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DX05 YYP

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,139 mi
Last recorded85,139 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 YYP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 85,139 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2017 84,619 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 84,619 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 88,119 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 87,736 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,620 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 114,145 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 114,071 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 108,014 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 95,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 95,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 94,169 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 85,694 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,652 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 67,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DX05 YYP is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DX05 YYP, 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 DX05 YYP registered?

DX05 YYP is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is DX05 YYP safe to buy?

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