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GJ55 WBV

2005 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,666 mi
Last recorded125,666 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WBV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 125,666 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 125,664 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 118,339 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 118,339 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 110,643 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 110,643 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2018 100,300 miles

Offside Rear outer side light not working

Pass 23 Aug 2017 87,350 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 87,350 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 82,304 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a large chunk that has been glued/stuck down. so I am unable to know if this has damaged the structure of the tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2015 74,062 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 74,062 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,780 miles

offside front tyre low on tread on edges

Fail 12 Dec 2014 68,780 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre low on tread on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2013 102,449 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,006 miles

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

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

Reduced braking effort from nearside rear handbrake.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 59,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Reduced braking effort from nearside rear handbrake.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 53,640 miles

Offside front jacking point pad missing

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,806 miles

Rear brake pads worn to approx. 4mm

Pass 19 Dec 2009 40,600 miles

movement in steering

rear brake pads wearing low

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Fail 19 Dec 2009 40,600 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)

movement in steering

rear brake pads wearing low

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 27 Dec 2008 33,932 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit on edges advise replacment

movement in steering

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

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 WBV is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WBV, 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 WBV is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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