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G20 JDB

2005 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,217 mi
Last recorded179,217 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 JDB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 179,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 167,602 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 158,364 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 158,359 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 126,862 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 126,862 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 99,058 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 76,706 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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G20 JDB is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G20 JDB, 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 G20 JDB registered?

G20 JDB is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is G20 JDB safe to buy?

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