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GV55 RPX

2005 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,153 mi
Last recorded128,153 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 RPX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 128,153 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 113,199 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 113,189 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 106,766 miles

corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2021 106,766 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2019 106,763 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,631 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2018 103,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread cable ties (6.3.4b)

both rear brake hoses perishing

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,585 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 81,065 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 81,063 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,800 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 79,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,258 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,542 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 41,552 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 36,017 miles

Nearside door mirror glass broken.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,475 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 30,475 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 24,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 RPX is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RPX, 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 RPX registered?

GV55 RPX is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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