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DX54 ZYO

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

264,056 mi
Last recorded264,056 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 ZYO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 264,056 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 254,114 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 245,000 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 234,680 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 225,523 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 217,561 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 204,904 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 191,384 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 191,384 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 176,560 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 18 Feb 2016 176,160 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 Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 161,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 154,179 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 140,599 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 129,483 miles

offgside front steering arm has slight play in it

Pass 15 Oct 2010 119,598 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn

nearside rear and offside rear discs are slightly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 112,465 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 90,226 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 65,284 miles

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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DX54 ZYO is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX54 ZYO, 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 DX54 ZYO registered?

DX54 ZYO is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is DX54 ZYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX54 ZYO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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