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GU05 YKF

2005 BMW 530

White Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,004 mi
Last recorded188,004 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 YKF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 188,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 188,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 185,927 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 185,927 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front drop link rubber boot is split

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 178,211 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

under trays

Pass 6 Nov 2015 169,175 miles

under trays

Pass 9 Oct 2014 161,746 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 153,935 miles

co too clean for a reading

Fail 30 Oct 2013 153,934 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

co too clean for a reading

Pass 2 Jun 2012 146,322 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 136,654 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 127,517 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 119,835 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 90,649 miles

front brake pads worn close to limit

rear brake pads wearing low

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 YKF is a 2005 BMW 530 in White with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YKF, 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 YKF registered?

GU05 YKF is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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