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AF05 FXZ

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,970 mi
Last recorded202,970 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FXZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 202,970 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 192,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2017 192,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 174,500 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 154,790 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 144,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 144,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 144,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 134,026 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Nov 2013 134,025 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 115,506 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 103,548 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 91,393 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,914 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,823 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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AF05 FXZ is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black 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 AF05 FXZ, 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 AF05 FXZ registered?

AF05 FXZ is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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