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G1 HRB

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

188,918 mi
Last recorded188,918 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 HRB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 188,918 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 May 2022 183,827 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 183,827 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 179,820 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 179,624 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2020 158,020 miles

Both rear suspension lower arm outer ball joints deteriorated

Centre brake light not working

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

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

Rear suspension air bags deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2020 157,641 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central brake light inoperative

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 146,492 miles

Central Brake light inoperative

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 146,492 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded at n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm ,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake light inoperative

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 137,197 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 136,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

central boot stop light not working

engine very slow to warm up to carry out gas test

Pass 14 Mar 2017 124,993 miles

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

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe

Fail 9 Mar 2017 124,982 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

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

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe

Offside rear brake wear wire not fitted into pad

Pass 22 Mar 2016 113,118 miles

Slight free play detected at steering rack ends

Fail 9 Mar 2016 113,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both offside and nearside front, front suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

Both offside and nearside rear lower suspension arms, inner front bushes deteriorated

Centre exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Nail in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Offside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion above rear subframe

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn and close to wear bars

Slight free play detected at steering rack ends

Pass 2 Jun 2015 108,163 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 108,163 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 96,040 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 78,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2011 61,338 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cant see brake master cylinder all covered up

Pass 21 Oct 2011 61,288 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,404 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 50,404 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2009 41,855 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 33,285 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 24,645 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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G1 HRB is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G1 HRB, 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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G1 HRB is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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