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GU05 BCX

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,730 mi
Last recorded113,730 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BCX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 113,730 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 103,901 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 93,566 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,205 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2017 83,194 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,797 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 66,841 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 61,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 56,068 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 56,049 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 47,874 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 37,603 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 28,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,254 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,588 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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GU05 BCX is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU05 BCX, 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 GU05 BCX registered?

GU05 BCX is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is GU05 BCX safe to buy?

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