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FP55 PWF

2005 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,650 mi
Last recorded190,650 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 PWF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 190,650 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERNTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 190,650 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERNTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 186,018 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 184,499 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 184,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 171,482 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Rear Suspension air bellows perished

Fail 26 Nov 2019 171,482 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Rear Suspension air bellows perished

Pass 21 Nov 2018 160,168 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 150,587 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 140,719 miles

Rear air springs perished

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 132,104 miles

both rear air springs perished

Pass 18 Nov 2014 121,500 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre split on outer sidewall

Fail 18 Nov 2014 121,500 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre split on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2013 114,357 miles

nearside front tyre split on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2012 106,678 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 98,542 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Fail 6 Dec 2011 98,542 miles

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

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 22 Nov 2010 89,363 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 81,393 miles

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

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2008 70,834 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 PWF is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FP55 PWF, 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 PWF registered?

FP55 PWF is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is FP55 PWF safe to buy?

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