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DY55 ZJN

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

282,689 mi
Last recorded282,689 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 ZJN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 282,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake only just reaching efficientcy

Pass 5 Apr 2018 260,206 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 238,617 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake pads low

Rear brake pipes corrosion building

Fail 12 Apr 2017 238,617 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake pads low

Rear brake pipes corrosion building

Pass 13 Apr 2016 216,027 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 216,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 192,405 miles

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 12 Apr 2014 169,031 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 147,186 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 124,812 miles

EML ON

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

service and front brake pad wearing warning light illuminated

Pass 16 Apr 2011 104,399 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 84,889 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 68,641 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside side indicator craked

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 ZJN is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DY55 ZJN, 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 DY55 ZJN registered?

DY55 ZJN is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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