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BK55 UDN

2005 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,347 mi
Last recorded123,347 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 UDN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 123,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 106,534 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 93,720 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 93,720 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 83,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 72,905 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,142 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,477 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise

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 UDN is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BK55 UDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK55 UDN registered?

BK55 UDN is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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