MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,096 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine & under trays fitted obscuring testable items
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
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)
Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
tyre walls cuts
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
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FJ05 WVC is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 FJ05 WVC, 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 FJ05 WVC registered?
FJ05 WVC is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is FJ05 WVC safe to buy?
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