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FL55 FAA

2005 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,155 mi
Last recorded114,155 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 FAA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 114,155 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 114,152 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,417 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

top & under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2016 104,414 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 99,258 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 99,258 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 92,660 miles

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 92,660 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 86,483 miles

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

Oil leak

engine eml light on

Fail 31 Oct 2013 86,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

engine eml light on

Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,313 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 71,051 miles

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

front tyre wearing more on inner edge

rocker cover showing signs of leaking

Fail 21 Oct 2011 71,051 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,623 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 28 Oct 2009 54,685 miles

Front wipers not very good at clearing recommend new wipers

Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,164 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 43,164 miles

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.

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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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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What year was FL55 FAA registered?

FL55 FAA is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is FL55 FAA safe to buy?

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