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GV55 AYP

2005 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,568 mi
Last recorded110,568 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 AYP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 110,568 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 92,412 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 83,995 miles

Both rear lower arm (wishbones) front bushes poor and bonding coming away but not resulting in excessive play.

Nearside rear tyre slightly poor inner edge.

Offside front tyre inner edge stepped and getting low at 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

Pass 30 May 2015 76,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 69,909 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 66,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 66,522 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,650 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,429 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 52,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,170 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,145 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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GV55 AYP is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GV55 AYP, 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 GV55 AYP registered?

GV55 AYP is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is GV55 AYP safe to buy?

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