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FM05 DBO

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,954 mi
Last recorded154,954 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 DBO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 154,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 147,737 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obstructing view of some components

Pass 9 Mar 2018 142,397 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 134,364 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 121,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2015 114,039 miles

Brake warning light on

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 109,597 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 106,018 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 97,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/F track rod has slight play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 90,251 miles

unable to fully inspect sills due to covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2011 90,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

unable to fully inspect sills due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 83,462 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s rear wheel rim slightly buckled

nail in n/s rear tyres

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2009 74,340 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear worn

some damage to plastic sill cover at rear

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,109 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 63,109 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

o/s front wing damaged

smoke test emissions too low to register on machine

unable to inspect brake master cylinder as it is behind secured cover

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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FM05 DBO 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 86.7%.

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 FM05 DBO, 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 FM05 DBO registered?

FM05 DBO is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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