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FH54 UHF

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,981 mi
Last recorded115,981 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 115,981 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tpms light on

Fail 6 Apr 2021 115,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tpms light on

Pass 20 Jan 2020 115,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Nearside Rear brake pad getting low

Offside Front Inner rack arm has slight play

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

Pass 14 Jul 2016 110,437 miles

front tyres cracking on inner walls

pipes greased

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2015 107,337 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 107,337 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,133 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 103,133 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 99,031 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 99,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 90,045 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 83,173 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 72,846 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 63,754 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,599 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 41,437 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 UHF is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH54 UHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH54 UHF registered?

FH54 UHF is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is FH54 UHF safe to buy?

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