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DU05 CXF

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,663 mi
Last recorded203,663 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 CXF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 203,663 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 203,656 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 200,173 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 200,173 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 193,273 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 187,463 miles

Front Upper top mounts slight play.

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted. Engine Cover fitted. Sill covers fitted.

Surface rust exhaust and suspension.

Fail 25 Nov 2022 187,457 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Upper top mounts slight play.

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted. Engine Cover fitted. Sill covers fitted.

Surface rust exhaust and suspension.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 185,584 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

under trays fitted to vehicle covering some objects

Pass 17 Mar 2018 167,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 151,432 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 151,290 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 136,887 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 130,301 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 130,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 121,639 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 121,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 113,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 113,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 106,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 95,455 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 88,529 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 78,692 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 78,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 64,096 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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DU05 CXF is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DU05 CXF, 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.

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What year was DU05 CXF registered?

DU05 CXF is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is DU05 CXF safe to buy?

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