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DU05 CXG

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,960 mi
Last recorded127,960 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 CXG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 127,960 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front tyres have cuts but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

nearside rear tyre has a cut but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 2 Aug 2012 118,333 miles

rear tyres are damaged on the walls appear to have been run flat

Fail 2 Aug 2012 118,333 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear tyres are damaged on the walls appear to have been run flat

Pass 23 Mar 2011 106,716 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 97,055 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 85,495 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 72,144 miles

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

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 CXG is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DU05 CXG, 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 CXG registered?

DU05 CXG is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DU05 CXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 CXG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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