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GY05 SXE

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,283 mi
Last recorded156,283 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 156,283 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s,o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s,o/s front tyre perished.

n/s,o/s tyre perished.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 142,943 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 131,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall is cracking and perishing

Offside Front inner sidewall is cracking and perishing

Fail 16 Feb 2016 131,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall is cracking and perishing

Offside Front inner sidewall is cracking and perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2015 123,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre innersidewall is slightly damaged

offside rear tyre outersidewall is slightly damaged

vehicles emissions too clean

Pass 15 Feb 2014 106,622 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 101,334 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 101,334 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 89,316 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 77,256 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,353 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 58,354 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 SXE is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY05 SXE, 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 GY05 SXE registered?

GY05 SXE is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is GY05 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 SXE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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