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CT55 CVR

2005 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,111 mi
Last recorded142,111 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 CVR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 142,111 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 142,111 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 76,536 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

condensation in n/s headlamp

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2018 71,623 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 71,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Nov 2016 71,547 miles

under body has covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2016 71,547 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)

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)

under body has covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 65,675 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)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,485 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,160 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 51,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,270 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 43,270 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 31,423 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,749 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 15,146 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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CT55 CVR is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CT55 CVR, 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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CT55 CVR is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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