MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
eml light on
headlights faded
slight play in steering rack inner joints
Oil leak ()
engine cover & under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
engine cover & under trays fitted
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)
oil leak's
under tray's fitted
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)
oil leak's
under tray's fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyres 3mm
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres 3mm
nearside front tyre tread worn on outer shoulder
deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
small stone chips front windscreen.
uneven wear nearside front and offside rear tyres.
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)
stone chips front windscreen.
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL05 HPE is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 GL05 HPE, 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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GL05 HPE is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2005.
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