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GX05 YZZ

2005 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,257 mi
Last recorded147,257 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 YZZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 147,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 137,698 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around DPF area. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Unable to access boot.

Fail 1 Jul 2022 137,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around DPF area. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Unable to access boot.

Pass 23 Apr 2021 127,270 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 127,268 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 117,754 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 108,982 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 100,148 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 98,551 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,292 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe corroded in clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 92,004 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,091 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 81,793 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,743 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,736 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,210 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,942 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,222 miles

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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GX05 YZZ is a 2005 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GX05 YZZ, 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 GX05 YZZ registered?

GX05 YZZ is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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