MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,542 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
undertrays and plastic side skirts fitted
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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FG55 TFY is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 FG55 TFY, 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 FG55 TFY registered?
FG55 TFY is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 9 November 2005.
Is FG55 TFY safe to buy?
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