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GU05 CBF

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,472 mi
Last recorded214,472 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 CBF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2024 214,472 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit in boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak and putting fumes into vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side reading very low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe not welded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside hand brake reading low

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

heat shield on exhaust insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2023 206,135 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 204,920 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 204,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 200,014 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 193,453 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 193,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 182,316 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 171,670 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 159,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 127,685 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 64,774 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 64,774 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,127 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,230 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 32,723 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 CBF is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU05 CBF, 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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GU05 CBF is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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