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GX05 ZBZ

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

211,067 mi
Last recorded211,067 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 ZBZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 211,067 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 204,103 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 177,229 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 161,272 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 152,218 miles

Front wheel has a tiny play further check required

Nearside Front Tyre has an inner wear

Offside Front Tyre has an inner wear

Rear Brake disc corroded

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 140,255 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 139,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2014 126,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both dipped beam have slight blue ting

Fail 18 Sep 2014 126,798 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

abnormal tyre wear on both front tyres

both dipped beam have slight blue ting

Pass 3 Oct 2013 118,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 108,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre wall have small cuts on outer tyre wall but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and begining to bald but not reached ply/cord exposure at time of inspection recommend change tyres and have rear wheel alignment as soon as possible

Pass 4 Oct 2011 89,994 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,392 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 70,480 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 56,176 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,176 miles

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

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 ZBZ is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ registered?

GX05 ZBZ is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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The MOT history for GX05 ZBZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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