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GV54 VNK

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

209,575 mi
Last recorded209,575 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 VNK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 209,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer sill covers fitted

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

Offside Outer sill covers fitted

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2018 209,575 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Outer sill covers fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by subframe (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 203,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle area (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 197,496 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2016 197,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 192,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 192,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 184,906 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 176,805 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 166,375 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 166,345 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 154,652 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 145,516 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 128,911 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 94,409 miles

check parking brake system,long travel on lever

mobile phone and sat-nav equipment mest not be fitted to the windscreen within the area swept by the wipers

Fail 4 Jan 2008 94,409 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

check parking brake system,long travel on lever

mobile phone and sat-nav equipment mest not be fitted to the windscreen within the area swept by the wipers

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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GV54 VNK 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 68.8%.

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 GV54 VNK, 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 GV54 VNK registered?

GV54 VNK is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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