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ET05 DHX

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,318 mi
Last recorded130,318 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DHX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 130,318 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 130,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Bush on front arm of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 114,525 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,993 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 87,672 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 76,448 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 66,402 miles

front and rear number plate both slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,428 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 54,428 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,829 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 44,829 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,078 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,991 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 27,989 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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ET05 DHX is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET05 DHX, 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 ET05 DHX registered?

ET05 DHX is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is ET05 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 DHX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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