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GJ55 CAX

2005 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

176,130 mi
Last recorded176,130 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 CAX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 176,130 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers belt slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front and rear brakes fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 164,549 miles

NSF fog lamp not working.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 157,803 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 157,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 153,516 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Oil level on dipstick low

Pass 28 Feb 2022 148,474 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 148,472 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 145,045 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 144,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 143,037 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 134,483 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection

Fail 9 Mar 2019 134,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2018 129,555 miles

front exhaust braket insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2017 190,812 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 102,968 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 102,967 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 96,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear inside pads look low

Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 81,681 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 81,451 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing inner edges

full wheel alignment and weekly pressure checks needed

Pass 23 Feb 2012 68,019 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 68,019 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,718 miles

engine undertray fitted

offside front tyre has cut in tread

offside front tyre slightly cracked inner wall

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2011 65,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre has cut in tread

offside front tyre slightly cracked inner wall

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,500 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,085 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 26,280 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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GJ55 CAX is a 2005 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 GJ55 CAX, 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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GJ55 CAX is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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