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GJ55 CCD

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,509 mi
Last recorded234,509 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 CCD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 234,509 miles

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

tyre pressure light on, on dash

Fail 19 Feb 2020 234,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle needs replacing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle needs replacing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

tyre pressure light on, on dash

Pass 12 Feb 2019 205,304 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 202,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 199,788 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 180,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 180,125 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 157,835 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 141,917 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 126,029 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 110,349 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 93,800 miles

all brake pads getting low

Fail 25 Aug 2011 93,774 miles

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

all brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2010 78,712 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 64,176 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,168 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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 CCD is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CCD, 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 CCD is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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