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FN05 JFG

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,825 mi
Last recorded140,825 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 JFG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 140,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 140,824 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 137,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 132,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes fron to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

crack along bottom of front screen

Fail 25 Aug 2020 132,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes fron to back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

crack along bottom of front screen

Pass 19 Sep 2019 128,035 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 124,169 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 119,204 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 112,108 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 105,982 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 105,965 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 95,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 86,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,278 miles

plastic shields fitted unable to check brake pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2011 73,972 miles

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

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

plastic shield fitted unable tocheck brake pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,935 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 59,756 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,982 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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FN05 JFG is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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