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GU05 CUA

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

173,250 mi
Last recorded173,250 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 CUA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 173,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 163,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 163,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 155,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 155,343 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 147,566 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 142,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 137,965 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 133,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 125,932 miles

Manufactures engine and body Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 19 Nov 2018 125,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 8 Dec 2017 121,482 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 121,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 111,976 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 106,104 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 99,142 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 99,134 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,328 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 85,074 miles

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

O/S/R OUTER LOWER BUSHES ARE NOISEY BUT HAVE NO PLAY THEREFORE ACCEPTABLE

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 72,852 miles

DPF filter fitted

Damp around nearside front sturt

Pitting to front and rear brake disc's

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Dec 2011 72,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DPF filter fitted

Damp around nearside front sturt

Pitting to front and rear brake disc's

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,137 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

osf tyre inner outer edge treads low.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 54,500 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

osf tyre inner outer edge treads low.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,017 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 44,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 33,852 miles

o/s/f tyre very badly worn on edges

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 CUA is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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