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BK55 BWF

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

188,731 mi
Last recorded188,731 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 BWF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 188,731 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 188,731 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 181,285 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 166,346 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2022 166,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 164,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 155,462 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2019 155,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 152,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

gear box leaking oil

o/s reverse light inop

tpms light on not indercating a fault

wipers leave a slight smear

Fail 14 Jun 2018 152,061 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective on display as a fault with dpf (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

gear box leaking oil

o/s reverse light inop

o/s/r caliper anti rattle spring missing

tpms light on not indercating a fault

wipers leave a slight smear

Pass 12 Jun 2017 151,311 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 146,447 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres worn on edges and perished

Fail 21 Apr 2016 146,442 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 18 Feb 2015 145,055 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 145,047 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 128,536 miles

tyre monitoring light on

Fail 10 Jun 2013 128,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

tyre monitoring light on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 114,880 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 105,843 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 99,874 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 99,303 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 75,499 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 75,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BK55 BWF is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BK55 BWF, 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 BK55 BWF registered?

BK55 BWF is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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