MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,155 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
top & under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
top & under trays fitted
Front under tray fitted
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine managerment light on dash
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front under tray fitted
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine managerment light on dash
Engine management light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Engine management light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
engine eml light on
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
engine eml light on
ENGINE LIGHT ON
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front bumper insecure
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyre wearing more on inner edge
rocker cover showing signs of leaking
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyre wearing more on inner edge
rocker cover showing signs of leaking
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)
Front wipers not very good at clearing recommend new wipers
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FL55 FAA is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 FL55 FAA, 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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FL55 FAA is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 3 October 2005.
Is FL55 FAA safe to buy?
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