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DX05 ZDK

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,879 mi
Last recorded152,879 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 ZDK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 152,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2017 148,654 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner pads (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre sidewall tear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

park brake efficiency low it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair

Fail 4 Jul 2017 148,654 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner pads (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre sidewall tear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm strong advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak note:under trays are missing and heat shields slight damage ()

park brake efficiency low it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair

Pass 25 Jun 2016 136,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jun 2016 136,795 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 127,358 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 127,292 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 120,247 miles

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 26 Jun 2013 112,111 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 111,998 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 99,296 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 82,236 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,235 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 76,558 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,842 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 47,842 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 ZDK is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DX05 ZDK, 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 DX05 ZDK registered?

DX05 ZDK is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is DX05 ZDK safe to buy?

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