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FE55 UVG

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,935 mi
Last recorded165,935 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 UVG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 165,935 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 143,941 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 141,219 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 137,670 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2016 133,360 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine tray fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 May 2016 133,356 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine tray fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 126,887 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 121,580 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 121,580 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 114,951 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 108,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

advise o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 4 May 2012 108,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 13 May 2011 101,144 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 100,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear disc brakes slighty worn

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 94,417 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 94,409 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,774 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 71,235 miles

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

Airbag light on.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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FE55 UVG is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE55 UVG, 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 FE55 UVG registered?

FE55 UVG is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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