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HD05 BFJ

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

144,935 mi
Last recorded144,935 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 BFJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 144,935 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 143,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 134,798 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 124,581 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 124,581 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,043 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 112,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2018 110,345 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 107,183 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative Warning lamp illuminated (7.1.5 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 107,566 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 96,835 miles

Both head lamp glass frosty.

Fail 6 Oct 2016 96,833 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Both head lamp glass frosty.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 77,080 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,771 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 64,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,495 miles

n/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,251 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,241 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,926 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,209 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,947 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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HD05 BFJ is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HD05 BFJ, 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 HD05 BFJ registered?

HD05 BFJ is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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