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FG55 WBE

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,459 mi
Last recorded185,459 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 WBE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 185,459 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front both fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning non obligatory (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 185,297 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 167,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 167,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 161,548 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 161,548 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 155,284 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 149,799 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 139,055 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 139,055 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 129,699 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 120,605 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 110,387 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 99,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 99,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2013 96,167 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 96,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 89,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 81,236 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 74,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 73,498 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly scored

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre low on tread

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight freeplay at offside of steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,312 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 52,311 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 52,311 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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FG55 WBE is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WBE, 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 WBE is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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