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FT05 VFY

2005 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,566 mi
Last recorded173,566 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 VFY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 173,566 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 158,275 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 158,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 146,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mistyness of oil around engine

Fail 12 Mar 2014 146,180 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mistyness of oil around engine

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 131,232 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 114,592 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 114,592 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 99,240 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 99,231 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2010 82,619 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 82,548 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,863 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 64,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,689 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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FT05 VFY is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FT05 VFY, 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 FT05 VFY registered?

FT05 VFY is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is FT05 VFY safe to buy?

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