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GV55 PVX

2005 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,495 mi
Last recorded147,495 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 PVX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 147,495 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 127,169 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 116,064 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 100,412 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Nov 2021 100,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,428 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 91,182 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,174 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 91,029 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Upper 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Both tyres have deep cuts in tread

Front Euro lites fitted

Under body covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2016 81,774 miles

Offside Rear tyre have damage to outer sidewall

brake test not carried out due to nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2016 81,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre have damage to outer sidewall

brake test not carried out due to nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,942 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 54,110 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 54,110 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 44,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,216 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,288 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 19,201 miles

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

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 PVX is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

GV55 PVX is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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