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DW54 NES

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,278 mi
Last recorded156,278 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW54 NES
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 156,278 miles

Both nearside & offside front brake disc back plates loose-but not considered insecure

Rear brake pads getting very low just above minimum thickness for MOT

Transmission oil leak

Welded repair to Nearside front tyre inner rim

Fail 3 May 2018 156,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed twisted & fouling suspension component (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Both nearside & offside front brake disc back plates loose-but not considered insecure

Brake pad sensing wire adrift from pad on nearside front

Rear brake pads getting very low just above minimum thickness for MOT

Transmission oil leak

Welded repair to Nearside front tyre inner rim

Pass 20 Apr 2017 145,521 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 145,520 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 128,688 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 128,668 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 111,653 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 111,653 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 105,174 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 105,174 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 92,325 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 75,143 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,577 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,025 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,848 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,502 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 36,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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DW54 NES is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DW54 NES, 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 DW54 NES registered?

DW54 NES is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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