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CV05 WFC

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

154,463 mi
Last recorded154,463 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 WFC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 154,463 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 142,269 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 132,085 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 127,336 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 122,905 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[front bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f bump stop broken

Fail 25 Nov 2020 122,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[front bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f bump stop broken

Pass 28 Nov 2019 119,686 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[front bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 114,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2018 114,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 112,033 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 112,029 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 106,242 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 99,485 miles

slight weep of oil from the pressure side of the turbo

Fail 8 Mar 2016 99,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush worn able to move the antiroll bar side to side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush worn able to move the antiroll bar side to side (2.4.G.2)

slight weep of oil from the pressure side of the turbo

Pass 9 Mar 2015 94,278 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 92,707 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 92,707 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 87,946 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 83,337 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 77,322 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Slight surface cracking along main tread pattern of OSF tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2010 68,922 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 61,224 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 48,075 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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CV05 WFC is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CV05 WFC, 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 CV05 WFC registered?

CV05 WFC is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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