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FD55 JJV

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,462 mi
Last recorded167,462 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 JJV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 167,462 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 167,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 159,431 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 139,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2019 138,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp water contaminated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment advise not to drive (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 127,830 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 127,829 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 124,793 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 124,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50-17 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

pad light on dash

Pass 10 Feb 2016 119,197 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 119,197 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 114,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre just above legal limit

Fail 18 Mar 2015 114,839 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre just above legal limit

Pass 24 Apr 2014 109,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Offside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge and close to limit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 102,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2012 97,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,625 miles

both rear tyre's wearing on the inner edge

front disc's in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2010 73,733 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 59,945 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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FD55 JJV is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FD55 JJV, 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 FD55 JJV registered?

FD55 JJV is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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