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AF05 KFR

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

261,686 mi
Last recorded261,686 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 KFR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 261,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 225,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 214,853 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 214,852 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 193,013 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 188,430 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 176,477 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 158,819 miles

cut nearside front tyre

offside rear cv gaiter weeping

Pass 4 Mar 2014 142,064 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 126,602 miles

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

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

handbrake high

Fail 7 Mar 2013 126,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

handbrake high

Pass 25 Feb 2012 115,507 miles

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 104,917 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 93,080 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 76,148 miles

damage to windscreen less than 40mm diameter outside swept area.

Pass 16 Feb 2008 60,149 miles

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

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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AF05 KFR is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF05 KFR, 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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AF05 KFR is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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