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GJ05 SRV

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,795 mi
Last recorded138,795 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 SRV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 138,795 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 133,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 122,595 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 109,428 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 98,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 98,922 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 98,591 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 87,357 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 76,776 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 67,290 miles

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

slight movement steering arms

Fail 13 May 2013 67,198 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight movement steering arms

Pass 2 May 2012 56,832 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 52,931 miles
Pass 30 May 2010 49,038 miles

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

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 25 May 2009 45,446 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 40,066 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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GJ05 SRV is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ05 SRV, 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 GJ05 SRV registered?

GJ05 SRV is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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