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FH05 XWE

2005 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,693 mi
Last recorded129,693 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 XWE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 129,693 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 129,693 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 122,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 108,012 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 97,208 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,639 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 83,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,694 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 61,694 miles

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

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

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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FH05 XWE is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FH05 XWE, 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 FH05 XWE registered?

FH05 XWE is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is FH05 XWE safe to buy?

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