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FM54 LUY

2005 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,228 mi
Last recorded124,228 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 LUY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 124,228 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2025 115,226 miles

Nearside Front ANTI ROLL BAR LINK SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Offside Front ANTI ROLL BAR LINK SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 1 Feb 2024 108,354 miles

engine oil leak noted

Fail 31 Jan 2024 108,354 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine oil leak noted

Pass 31 Jan 2023 102,985 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 102,985 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,873 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 95,873 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,317 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 82,346 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 82,346 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 76,950 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 76,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,679 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 65,218 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,716 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,282 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,671 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,118 miles

Advise front brake pads 70% worn

Advise rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,149 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,340 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 40,340 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,684 miles

Advise both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2009 30,264 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 25,895 miles

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

front wipers smearing

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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FM54 LUY is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FM54 LUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM54 LUY?

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What year was FM54 LUY registered?

FM54 LUY is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is FM54 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM54 LUY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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