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FH54 CTU

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,068 mi
Last recorded123,068 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 CTU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 123,068 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 116,669 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively shaft cv boot housing has slight leak of grease / worn unit (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 116,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively shaft cv boot housing has slight leak of grease / worn unit (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 96,582 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 91,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 91,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 82,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 82,348 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main b pipes both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pipes coated in grease (all)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 78,106 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 78,106 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,542 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 60,314 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,328 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 48,394 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,499 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 35,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to register on emmisions equipment due to engine being so clean

Pass 9 Jan 2009 68,612 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 23,941 miles

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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FH54 CTU is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH54 CTU, 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 FH54 CTU registered?

FH54 CTU is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is FH54 CTU safe to buy?

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