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FA05 YZZ

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,922 mi
Last recorded122,922 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 YZZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 122,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 117,567 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 111,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play LIMITS!! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake requires attention

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 102,271 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake light plug on both sides (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 100,635 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 100,634 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F AND O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure BUMPER TRIM (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2016 98,304 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 93,478 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 93,357 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 86,925 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 86,615 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,522 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 74,505 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 69,015 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,090 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 58,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,355 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 48,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wiperblades smear

Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,225 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,878 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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FA05 YZZ is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA05 YZZ, 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 FA05 YZZ registered?

FA05 YZZ is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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