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G9 JKJ

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,490 mi
Last recorded160,490 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 JKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 160,490 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 150,818 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 150,818 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 142,436 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 136,938 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 136,938 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 132,932 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 132,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 126,680 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower wish bone front bush badly split but no excessive movement

Offside Rear Lower wish bone front bush badly split but no excessive movement

Offside Rear wheel has been welded

dpf warning in " I " drive

Fail 4 Nov 2020 126,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower wish bone front bush badly split but no excessive movement

Offside Rear Lower wish bone front bush badly split but no excessive movement

Offside Rear wheel has been welded

dpf warning in " I " drive

Pass 5 Nov 2019 120,518 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread

rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2019 120,510 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. driver seat (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

diesel particulate filter warning message on instrument panel at time of test

front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread

n/s/f fog lamp broken

rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2015 96,211 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bulb failure warning light on instrument panel intermittently, all vehicle lights operational at time of test

diesel particulate filter warning message on instrument panel at time of test

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2015 93,345 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 85,218 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 85,148 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,566 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 76,566 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 64,158 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,651 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front bumper damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,868 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 35,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,256 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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G9 JKJ is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 G9 JKJ, 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 G9 JKJ registered?

G9 JKJ is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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