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DG05 LEU

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

155,364 mi
Last recorded155,364 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LEU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 155,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 154,101 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 153,471 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 153,052 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 151,084 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 148,473 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 145,514 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 142,428 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 138,827 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 134,651 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 124,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 116,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2015 116,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 105,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 98,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,743 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,367 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2011 52,367 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,570 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,974 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,287 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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DG05 LEU is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 105,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG05 LEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 LEU registered?

DG05 LEU is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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