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GL05 OYX

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

187,823 mi
Last recorded187,823 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 OYX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 187,823 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 183,129 miles

chip in screen

Fail 27 Jan 2020 183,129 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

chip in screen

Fail 7 Dec 2019 182,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 171,230 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 169,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm & worn to inner edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm & worn to inner edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 153,952 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 146,772 miles

nsr flexy hose perrished

osr brake disk is slightly pitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2016 145,835 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nsr flexy hose is perrished slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2015 136,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 136,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 125,371 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 125,043 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 119,859 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 119,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 111,167 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 111,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 172,003 miles

Buckle to off side front inner wheel rim

Damage to screen over 10mm in section "A" but has been repaired and is flush with screen.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 172,003 miles

Buckle to off side front inner wheel rim

Damage to screen over 10mm in section "A" but has been repaired and is flush with screen.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 148,682 miles

Slight buckle to off side front inner wheel rim

Pass 21 Jul 2009 122,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted not allowing full under body inspection

Fail 10 Jul 2009 122,513 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted not allowing full under body inspection

engine oil level low

Pass 22 Jul 2008 58,172 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

Fail 22 Jul 2008 58,172 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

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 OYX is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 GL05 OYX, 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 OYX registered?

GL05 OYX is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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