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GY05 LCZ

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,474 mi
Last recorded134,474 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LCZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 134,474 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s front link bar has slight play, n/s front link bar ball joint rubber has a pin hole, screen has a stone chip

Pass 20 Sep 2016 128,256 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 119,347 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 108,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut o/s/r tyre sidewall

front and rear brake discs worn and corroding

Fail 12 Sep 2014 108,852 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut o/s/r tyre sidewall

front and rear brake discs worn and corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2013 96,590 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 88,355 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut to inner side wall

Fail 7 Sep 2012 88,340 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cut to inner side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,674 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 80,673 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 70,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 61,852 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,708 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 59,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,288 miles

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

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

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

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 LCZ is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GY05 LCZ, 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 LCZ registered?

GY05 LCZ is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is GY05 LCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 LCZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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