MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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) ()
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside rear tyre tread getting low
slight play in the steering rack
zero emissions
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
child seat fitted
oil leak
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre getting low
Emissions not detected
Offside rear hub bush slight play
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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