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GV05 RPX

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,670 mi
Last recorded157,670 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 RPX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 157,670 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 157,654 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 146,058 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 136,802 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 136,729 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault belt tensioner / force limiter fault. (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 130,814 miles

exhaust too clean unable to obtain any readings

offside rear tyre outer wall damadged in places

under trays fitted unable to see some suspension parts

Pass 12 May 2015 119,508 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 112,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 May 2013 102,379 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 94,954 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 83,670 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 71,839 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 7 May 2009 60,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 47,790 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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GV05 RPX is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GV05 RPX, 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 GV05 RPX registered?

GV05 RPX is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is GV05 RPX safe to buy?

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