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GL05 LVB

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

208,993 mi
Last recorded208,993 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 LVB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 208,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2023 191,197 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 191,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 187,892 miles

Front engine cover and under tray fitted

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

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

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

tyre pressure lamp staying on

Pass 18 Feb 2020 187,549 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 186,672 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 178,910 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 178,980 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 173,294 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 165,525 miles

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

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

Rear tyres starting to wear thin

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 165,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres starting to wear thin

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 152,513 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slighlty rough on rotation

Pass 3 Apr 2013 141,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 141,756 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 128,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 116,533 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 116,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 103,968 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

couldnt fully inspect underneath due to plastic covers

Pass 30 Apr 2009 86,321 miles

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

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

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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GL05 LVB is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LVB, 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 GL05 LVB registered?

GL05 LVB is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is GL05 LVB safe to buy?

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