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BIG 7855

2005 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,080 mi
Last recorded62,080 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 7855
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 62,080 miles

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

Slight play in O/S inner tie rod joint

Fail 3 Aug 2011 62,080 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in O/S inner tie rod joint

Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,739 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 34,772 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 34,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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BIG 7855 is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BIG 7855, 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 BIG 7855 registered?

BIG 7855 is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is BIG 7855 safe to buy?

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