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CP55 WYW

2005 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,169 mi
Last recorded144,169 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 WYW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 144,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 143,280 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 120,687 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 98,931 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,966 miles

Both headlamp aims have been adjusted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 76,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both headlamp aims have been adjusted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,380 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,065 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,862 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 35,862 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008

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

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

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 WYW is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WYW, 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 WYW registered?

CP55 WYW is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is CP55 WYW safe to buy?

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