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F1 UKP

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,997 mi
Last recorded139,997 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 UKP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 139,997 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 139,965 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 126,328 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 126,299 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward facing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sidewalls have cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 126,299 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward facing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sidewalls have cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 119,761 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 119,092 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 108,869 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp inop

Fail 23 Jul 2015 108,867 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)

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp inop

Pass 12 Aug 2014 101,656 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 101,656 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

other front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,694 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 90,694 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 80,959 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 72,610 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 72,593 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,204 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn 2/3

Fail 16 Jun 2010 61,019 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn 2/3

Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,539 miles

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

o/side rear tyre has nial in tread

Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,136 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,105 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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F1 UKP is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 F1 UKP, 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 F1 UKP registered?

F1 UKP is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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