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GW55 XTS

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,415 mi
Last recorded187,415 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 XTS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 187,415 miles

engine undertray in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2012 163,496 miles

all brake disks have slite lip

ns hand brake noisey when applyed

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slite rattel from rear exhaust

Pass 24 Oct 2011 142,473 miles

front bumper damaged

offside rear relector damaged

vehicle underside fitted with plastic panels

Fail 21 Oct 2011 142,473 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front bumper damaged

offside rear relector damaged

slightly lower effort to nearside parking brake - attention recommended

vehicle underside fitted with plastic panels

Pass 18 Nov 2010 121,467 miles

All brake discs slightly worn/lipped

water ingress to nearside headlamp

Fail 10 Nov 2010 121,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

All brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Pass 4 Nov 2009 98,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

both n/s tyres have nails in tread

n/s rear reflector on bumper damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2008 74,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 74,008 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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GW55 XTS is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GW55 XTS, 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 GW55 XTS registered?

GW55 XTS is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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