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GV55 DNN

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

229,941 mi
Last recorded229,941 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 DNN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 229,941 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of two bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2020 219,594 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 200,586 miles

Nearside Front COIL SPRING INCORRECTLY FITTED BUT NOT AFFECTING ANYTHING

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

Offside Front COIL SPRING INCORRECTLY FITTED BUT NOT AFFECTING ANYTHING

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 200,586 miles

Nearside Front COIL SPRING INCORRECTLY FITTED BUT NOT AFFECTING ANYTHING

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

Offside Front COIL SPRING INCORRECTLY FITTED BUT NOT AFFECTING ANYTHING

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BELOW LEGAL REQUIREMENT BUT REPLACED FOR NEW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 188,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 181,737 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 181,737 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 177,244 miles

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

slight play in the steering rack

zero emissions

Fail 1 Oct 2016 172,291 miles

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)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

slight play in the steering rack

zero emissions

Pass 5 Oct 2015 161,233 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2015 161,233 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 146,811 miles

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

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2013 130,667 miles

Emissions not detected

Offside rear hub bush slight play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2013 130,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 117,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

long travel handbrake lever

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre getting low

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 183,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 166,517 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 93,130 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 81,074 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 81,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DNN is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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