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GL05 UXW

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,390 mi
Last recorded124,390 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 UXW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2023 124,390 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 124,003 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 123,999 miles

Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 121,420 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 121,412 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 121,412 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 121,407 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 121,029 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 119,268 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 116,092 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 116,092 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 110,381 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,665 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaut corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2013 95,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front and rear discs corroding.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 86,960 miles

both front drag link bushes soft.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 76,542 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)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 76,542 miles

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

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 15 Jul 2010 68,555 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 68,555 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,790 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,086 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 40,024 miles

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

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

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 UXW is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 GL05 UXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL05 UXW registered?

GL05 UXW is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is GL05 UXW safe to buy?

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