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DU05 CYX

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

205,541 mi
Last recorded205,541 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 CYX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 205,541 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 202,890 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 201,076 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 195,469 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 187,683 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 187,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 187,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 181,795 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODEING

Pass 13 Dec 2019 176,451 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 172,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 156,104 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 130,282 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 117,319 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 104,681 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,824 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 98,822 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 97,079 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 90,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 83,157 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 76,556 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,506 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,030 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 CYX is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CYX, 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 DU05 CYX registered?

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

Is DU05 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 CYX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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