MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,585 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear wheel inner showing signs of corrossion
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front inner wheel showing signs of corrossion
Offside Rear Inner showing signs of corrosion [wheel]
slight play in steering rack end on o/s
o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
handbrake lever ratchet slightly worn
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF05 BFP is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 EF05 BFP, 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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How do I check the history of EF05 BFP?
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What year was EF05 BFP registered?
EF05 BFP is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 21 May 2005.
Is EF05 BFP safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF05 BFP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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