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DY55 FRP

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,879 mi
Last recorded148,879 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 FRP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 148,879 miles

rear suspension arm bushes slight parting

Pass 5 Jan 2021 143,992 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 143,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 140,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 134,724 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 128,448 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 123,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 118,381 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 113,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 106,393 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 99,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 91,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front sill bent

Oil leak

vehicle slow to start

Fail 28 Jan 2012 90,966 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front sill bent

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle slow to start

Pass 20 Jan 2011 81,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2011 81,039 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2010 75,058 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,124 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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DY55 FRP is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DY55 FRP, 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 DY55 FRP registered?

DY55 FRP is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is DY55 FRP safe to buy?

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