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GU05 BZS

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

270,135 mi
Last recorded270,135 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BZS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 270,135 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 262,204 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 254,492 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 246,013 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 235,792 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 222,743 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 212,071 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 199,704 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 186,423 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 175,106 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Dec 2014 161,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2013 151,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2012 142,130 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 130,962 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 117,695 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 107,890 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 107,888 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 86,690 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 86,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,729 miles

airbag light on

front brake discs lipped

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs slightly lipped

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

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

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 28 Mar 2008 66,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

front brake discs lipped

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs slightly lipped

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

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 BZS is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BZS, 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 GU05 BZS registered?

GU05 BZS is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is GU05 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 BZS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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