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DX55 UOF

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,394 mi
Last recorded177,394 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 UOF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 177,394 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 168,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 162,508 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 155,135 miles

Nearside handbrake imballanced low effort

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 155,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torsion arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside handbrake imballanced low effort

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 129,103 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2017 129,103 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 105,902 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,186 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 97,116 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,451 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,996 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 79,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,847 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 63,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 45,104 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 29,981 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 7 Apr 2009 18,096 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 14,872 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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DX55 UOF is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DX55 UOF, 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 DX55 UOF registered?

DX55 UOF is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is DX55 UOF safe to buy?

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