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GD05 FTZ

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,645 mi
Last recorded145,645 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 FTZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 145,645 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 139,830 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 133,390 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 124,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 116,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 May 2018 116,896 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2017 110,041 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 100,625 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 89,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,679 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 73,679 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,306 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,754 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,402 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 48,342 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,402 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,978 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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GD05 FTZ is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GD05 FTZ, 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 GD05 FTZ registered?

GD05 FTZ is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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