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GV55 OMH

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,358 mi
Last recorded153,358 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 OMH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 153,358 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 152,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 144,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 146,206 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 133,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 116,725 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

both headlamps just pass aim

park brake just past at 16%

Fail 23 Jan 2020 116,629 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

both front tyres low on inner edges

both headlamps just pass aim

park brake just past at 16%

Pass 24 Jan 2019 98,479 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 95,289 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 90,490 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 90,490 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)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 84,675 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 84,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 65,556 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER EMISSIONS UNABLE TO MEASURE ENGINE SPEED

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 59,384 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 50,956 miles

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

Vehicle emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,572 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,879 miles

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

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

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

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 OMH is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OMH, 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 OMH registered?

GV55 OMH is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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