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CP55 VFJ

2005 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,436 mi
Last recorded162,436 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 VFJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 162,436 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 153,367 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 153,361 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2019 142,998 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 135,553 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 135,464 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 126,538 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 126,538 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2016 118,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear slight play detected in suspension

Pass 29 Oct 2015 111,234 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 111,234 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 103,167 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn 3mm

Pass 28 Oct 2013 94,764 miles

TPS monotoring light on

nearside front tyre 3mm

Fail 28 Oct 2013 94,764 miles

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

TPS monotoring light on

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Oct 2012 87,161 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,073 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,303 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 69,303 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear pad warming sensor damaged/hanging free

Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,150 miles

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 27 Oct 2009 60,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,583 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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CP55 VFJ is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP55 VFJ, 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 CP55 VFJ registered?

CP55 VFJ is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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