MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,905 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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engine light on
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
brake pad warning light on
engine light on
tpms light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front prop joint worn
nearside front tyre has cuts to tread and wearing on outer edge
nearside rear level senser link corroded
nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front prop joint worn
nearside front tyre has cuts to tread and wearing on outer edge
nearside rear level senser link corroded
nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall
offside rear diff oil seal damp
Cover sills fitted
Rear tyre inner sidewalls slight cracking/ due to perishment
Stone damage to treads
Various covers and undertrays restricting views
nearside front tyre valve starting to split
offside front tyre valve splitting close to excessive
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FB05 GNU is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 FB05 GNU, 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 FB05 GNU registered?
FB05 GNU is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2005.
Is FB05 GNU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FB05 GNU 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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