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FX05 OYF

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,147 mi
Last recorded205,147 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 OYF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 205,147 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 203,322 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 203,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 185,375 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 173,235 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 151,729 miles

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

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

Rear Half shaft boots deteriorating on both sides

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 143,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 139,650 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 139,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 131,775 miles

Central Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rubber coupling showing signs of corrosion around bolt hole. (6.1.7 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 122,767 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 22 Sep 2017 122,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 W (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 W (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 9 Sep 2016 115,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fumes in car

Pass 26 Sep 2015 105,371 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 92,949 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 92,921 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 81,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 81,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,669 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 60,817 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 May 2011 60,817 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 May 2010 55,164 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,295 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,181 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,171 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,320 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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FX05 OYF is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FX05 OYF, 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 FX05 OYF registered?

FX05 OYF is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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