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FP55 MFK

2005 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

164,007 mi
Last recorded164,007 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 MFK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 164,007 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 155,153 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 143,888 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 132,844 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre's Wearing Edge

Fail 23 Sep 2022 132,834 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre's Wearing Edge

Pass 28 Sep 2021 120,022 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 120,020 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 108,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 104,060 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 104,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 92,187 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside to offside above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2017 84,242 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 83,987 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 79,520 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 79,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 71,183 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 64,936 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 64,936 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,840 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 59,836 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2011 47,413 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,952 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 35,491 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,491 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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FP55 MFK is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FP55 MFK, 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

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What year was FP55 MFK registered?

FP55 MFK is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is FP55 MFK safe to buy?

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