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GY55 ZYV

2005 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,389 mi
Last recorded87,389 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 ZYV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 87,389 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s front tyre been curbed

Pass 27 Sep 2018 83,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s front tyre sidewall been cut--- stuck back together

Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,966 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 76,256 miles

slight cut in n/s front tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,684 miles

headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,301 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 67,231 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,784 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,099 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,243 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,585 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 41,582 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,193 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,674 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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GY55 ZYV is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY55 ZYV, 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 GY55 ZYV registered?

GY55 ZYV is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GY55 ZYV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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