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DY05 FTZ

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

241,505 mi
Last recorded241,505 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 FTZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 241,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 231,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 218,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 207,088 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 205,588 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 203,514 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 196,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 189,419 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 183,565 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 169,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 169,799 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 160,253 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)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 160,137 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 16 Aug 2013 156,022 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 156,022 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 151,154 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 139,258 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 117,120 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 94,180 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 94,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 70,569 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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DY05 FTZ is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DY05 FTZ, 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 DY05 FTZ registered?

DY05 FTZ is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is DY05 FTZ safe to buy?

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