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DU55 BNA

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

301,328 mi
Last recorded301,328 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 BNA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 301,328 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under tray and side tray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2023 301,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 301,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 297,543 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 297,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 284,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 269,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 259,937 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 249,801 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner & outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 232,846 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 232,846 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 215,938 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 197,931 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 197,931 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 189,727 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 182,274 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 155,930 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 155,910 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 153,899 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 135,253 miles

a.chips in screen on mot limit

Fail 5 Aug 2009 135,253 miles

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

a.chips in screen on mot limit

Pass 13 Aug 2008 96,951 miles

a.chip in screen under limit

a.front pads 5/6mm

a.n/s/f flexi hose slightly twisted

a.o/s/f strut top nut cover missing

a.slight play in n/s/f lower arm ball joint

Fail 13 Aug 2008 96,951 miles

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

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

a.chip in screen under limit

a.front pads 5/6mm

a.n/s/f flexi hose slightly twisted

a.o/s/f strut top nut cover missing

a.slight play in n/s/f lower arm ball joint

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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DU55 BNA is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DU55 BNA, 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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DU55 BNA is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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