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GJ55 NXX

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,639 mi
Last recorded161,639 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 NXX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 161,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 158,517 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 151,633 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 144,160 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with under shields and engine shields limiting view on some components.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 138,401 miles

Rear Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with under shields and engine shields limiting view on some components

Pass 22 Nov 2018 129,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components

Pass 3 Nov 2017 128,321 miles

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

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

cover fitted under vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2017 128,320 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cover fitted under vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2016 119,887 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 112,086 miles

Rear both sides pin bushes slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2014 109,009 miles

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

offside rear tyre inside wall cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2013 100,118 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 88,668 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 78,143 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 78,142 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,543 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,589 miles

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

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,010 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 NXX is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GJ55 NXX, 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 GJ55 NXX registered?

GJ55 NXX is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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