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FE05 VFJ

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,514 mi
Last recorded136,514 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 VFJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 136,514 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 131,009 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of 2 inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of 2 inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 131,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of 2 inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of 2 inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 125,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of two (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 119,717 miles

full undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 115,066 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 115,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2014 110,028 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 102,306 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,907 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 95,482 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 90,740 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 84,755 miles

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

slight play on steering rack offside

Fail 4 Mar 2010 84,755 miles

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

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

slight play on steering rack offside

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres starting to crack on tread and borderline

Pass 26 Feb 2009 73,266 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 61,662 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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FE05 VFJ 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 FE05 VFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE05 VFJ registered?

FE05 VFJ is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is FE05 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 VFJ 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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