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GY05 GDO

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

236,579 mi
Last recorded236,579 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 GDO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 236,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 230,110 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 223,298 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 321,172 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 208,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 196,967 miles

Nail in tyre Both rear ()

Parking brake just met limit may need adjusting

Pass 11 May 2016 184,520 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2015 160,686 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 142,750 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 129,361 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 118,292 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 106,452 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 106,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2010 92,222 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 78,100 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,315 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 51,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,268 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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GY05 GDO is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 GY05 GDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY05 GDO registered?

GY05 GDO is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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