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FL55 LGC

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,022 mi
Last recorded168,022 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 LGC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 168,022 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 166,397 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 164,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 164,353 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 158,565 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 154,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake warning lamp on

Pass 1 Nov 2019 150,052 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2018 145,762 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2017 139,599 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 136,246 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 132,517 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2015 132,517 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 117,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 105,384 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 105,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 92,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 73,670 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 73,669 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,608 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)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,860 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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FL55 LGC is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FL55 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

FL55 LGC is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is FL55 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 LGC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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