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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear brake and suspension components corroded
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Handbrake lever has little reserve travel and will require some adjustment
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Bonnet opening handle insecure
Handbrake lever has little reserve travel and will require some adjustment
Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Bonnet handle deteriorated
Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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FG55 OBH is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 FG55 OBH, 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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FG55 OBH is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 20 October 2005.
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