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FK03 MJJ

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,169 mi
Last recorded179,169 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK03 MJJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 179,169 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 179,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 173,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners from mirror ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted offside and nearside rear time of test ()

Pass 24 Oct 2020 163,932 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs are slightly worn especially on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 146,111 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 139,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 131,997 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 131,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 126,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays hiding some underbody items

Pass 14 May 2015 121,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 121,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 115,355 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 110,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2012 96,530 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

nearside front tyre 2.5mm

offside front tyre worn both edges worn

Fail 8 May 2012 96,530 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside front tyre worn both edges worn

both rear tyres 2mm

nearside front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 16 Apr 2011 85,627 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 69,935 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 53,666 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 40,106 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2008 40,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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FK03 MJJ is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FK03 MJJ, 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 FK03 MJJ registered?

FK03 MJJ is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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