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DY55 GZS

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,040 mi
Last recorded139,040 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 GZS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 139,040 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Disc back plate unsecure

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 139,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Disc back plate unsecure

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 130,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 201,628 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 113,451 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Slight Misting To Edge Of Head Light Patton

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel Has Been Repaired

Fail 14 May 2019 113,433 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing Cap Missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Slight Misting To Edge Of Head Light Patton

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel Has Been Repaired

Pass 13 Jul 2018 102,396 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 102,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,227 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Aug 2015 81,321 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 79,473 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 68,651 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 68,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coolant leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,332 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 44,904 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 30,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2008 25,010 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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DY55 GZS is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 105,308 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DY55 GZS, 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 DY55 GZS registered?

DY55 GZS is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DY55 GZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 GZS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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