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GP05 HGE

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,224 mi
Last recorded156,224 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 HGE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 156,224 miles

all suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Sep 2023 156,224 miles

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

all suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Oct 2022 154,681 miles

all suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Oct 2022 154,680 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2021 152,417 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Sep 2020 150,035 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Sep 2020 150,035 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Apr 2019 145,541 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 145,541 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 142,203 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 142,203 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 137,422 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 137,422 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 133,852 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 133,852 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 103,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 127,907 miles

drivers door damaged

exhaust emission trigger point not met

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 1 Aug 2012 126,271 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 123,708 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 123,704 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle in muddy condition

Pass 22 Jul 2010 105,161 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 86,605 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 86,603 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

diesel emissions passed, readings too low for smoke tester to detect.

full underbody shields fitted.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 64,775 miles

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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GP05 HGE is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GP05 HGE, 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 GP05 HGE registered?

GP05 HGE is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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