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BF05 TVD

2005 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,927 mi
Last recorded120,927 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 TVD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 120,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 116,628 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 116,627 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 112,004 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 112,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 107,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 102,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,274 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,694 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail

Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,836 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,745 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,808 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,529 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,555 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 44,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,633 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,698 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,370 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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BF05 TVD is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BF05 TVD, 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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BF05 TVD is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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