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G13 CRC

2005 BMW 530

Yellow Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

153,166 mi
Last recorded153,166 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 CRC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 153,166 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 151,258 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 143,549 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 133,340 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 133,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 130,911 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 126,529 miles

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

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

grease leaking from nearside rear wheel bearing.

wear in rear hub assemblies.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 126,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

grease leaking from nearside rear wheel bearing.

wear in rear hub assemblies.

Pass 28 Apr 2018 123,747 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 112,344 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 101,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 101,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,976 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,018 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,727 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,795 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 66,003 miles

body covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,294 miles

bodycovers fitted

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,260 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 40,490 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 40,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G13 CRC is a 2005 BMW 530 in Yellow with a 2,996cc petrol 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 G13 CRC, 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 G13 CRC registered?

G13 CRC is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is G13 CRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G13 CRC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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