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GJ55 RYW

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,010 mi
Last recorded179,010 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 179,010 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 179,007 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 169,923 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 169,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 160,571 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 154,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 142,865 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 142,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 131,077 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 117,942 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 117,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 101,552 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 101,533 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 88,558 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 88,486 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,122 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 76,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,148 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 59,925 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,647 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,517 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,474 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 RYW is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

GJ55 RYW is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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