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GV55 DBX

2005 BMW 530

Orange Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,184 mi
Last recorded147,184 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 DBX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 147,184 miles

front suspension bushes are soft

headlamps need cleaning up

nsr brake is binding slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2016 137,786 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 137,786 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/30/20 fun flat (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 124,990 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 124,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/30/20 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2014 107,930 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 107,930 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 105,680 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 104,503 miles

slight play in both front track rod inner joint's

Fail 17 Dec 2012 104,503 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)

slight play in both front track rod inner joint's

Pass 4 Jan 2012 95,310 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 85,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 75,103 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

o/s/r brake pad warning light wire broken/hanging loose???

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 DBX is a 2005 BMW 530 in Orange with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV55 DBX, 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 DBX registered?

GV55 DBX is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is GV55 DBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 DBX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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