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DU05 CZB

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

184,346 mi
Last recorded184,346 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 184,346 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wheel to subframe not forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 168,713 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 158,512 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drop link play

Pass 28 Jan 2021 148,198 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 136,638 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perrished & cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 136,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged perrished exposing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements efficency below min requirement 11% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall egged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perrished & cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 127,405 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 122,110 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 122,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 115,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 115,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 107,409 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 107,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 96,769 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 90,999 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 83,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake is close to the end of its travel (and could do with adjustment)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 76,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake is close to the end of its travel (and could do with adjustment)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,471 miles

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

front brake imbalance on limit 25%

Fail 14 Sep 2010 67,470 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

front brake imbalance on limit 25%

Fail 5 Sep 2009 59,554 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 59,554 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,853 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,005 miles

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

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

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 CZB 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 70.8%.

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 CZB, 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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DU05 CZB is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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