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FN55 LAO

2005 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,282 mi
Last recorded180,282 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 LAO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 180,282 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 180,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 171,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 166,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 156,039 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 148,824 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 148,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 144,741 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 139,541 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 130,012 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 130,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 122,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

recommend rear brakes checked in 2000 miles

recommend tracking

Fail 14 Jul 2014 122,484 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

recommend rear brakes checked in 2000 miles

recommend tracking

Pass 16 Apr 2012 113,080 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 113,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 91,128 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 91,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 76,282 miles

Front number plate has water ingress at the top but not disturbing the characters.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front jacking block missing.

Nearside reverse light inoperative

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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FN55 LAO is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FN55 LAO, 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 FN55 LAO registered?

FN55 LAO is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is FN55 LAO safe to buy?

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