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FN05 EFK

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,328 mi
Last recorded170,328 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 EFK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 170,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 165,110 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 156,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 152,987 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 144,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 127,560 miles

n/s/f shocks slight misty

Pass 1 Jun 2013 115,644 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 105,999 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 105,999 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,337 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 91,336 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 64,353 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 64,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,211 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 49,211 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,598 miles

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

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)

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

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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FN05 EFK is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN05 EFK, 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 FN05 EFK registered?

FN05 EFK is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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