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G20 UYS

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,966 mi
Last recorded104,966 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 UYS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2024 104,966 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 101,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 98,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 98,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,112 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,367 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,441 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 94,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,877 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2 TO 3 MM

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ENGINE BAY AREA (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 91,877 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES 2 TO 3 MM

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ENGINE BAY AREA (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 85,482 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 78,751 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 78,729 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 70,999 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Aug 2014 70,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,040 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,343 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,703 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,841 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 UYS is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UYS, 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 G20 UYS registered?

G20 UYS is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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