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CP55 YFT

2005 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,701 mi
Last recorded178,701 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 YFT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 178,701 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 168,145 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 161,601 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 157,909 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 152,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 152,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 112,773 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 112,773 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 105,884 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,203 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 91,191 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 87,222 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 82,223 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 82,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,469 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,625 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 58,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,357 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,928 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,621 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 7,552 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 YFT is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CP55 YFT, 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 YFT registered?

CP55 YFT is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is CP55 YFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 YFT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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