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DY54 FHP

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,947 mi
Last recorded183,947 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 FHP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 183,947 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 183,947 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall/245/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 245/40x18 ()

Fail 14 Mar 2022 183,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 176,390 miles

Rear brake pads very low

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2020 173,820 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 169,777 miles

Offside Rear Offside rear lower ball joint has slight play.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 169,777 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective Flexi join emitting exhaust gases. (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Inner pads. Warning light illuminated. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Offside rear lower ball joint has slight play.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 162,751 miles

engine and underbody trays fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Dec 2017 162,701 miles

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

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

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

engine and underbody trays fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2016 154,301 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre's worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2016 154,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s front tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2016 147,738 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 141,646 miles

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

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

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 25 Jan 2014 135,492 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 129,032 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 121,071 miles

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

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 26 Jan 2011 110,115 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 94,666 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Fail 23 Feb 2010 94,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 16 Feb 2009 77,962 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 69,246 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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DY54 FHP is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY54 FHP, 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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DY54 FHP is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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