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FY05 DWX

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,620 mi
Last recorded150,620 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 DWX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 150,620 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the limit of wear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 150,618 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the limit of wear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 135,569 miles

Nearside front track rod end ball joint worn and has play

Play in nearside front antiroll bar links

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Rear tyres worn on inside edges

play in front lower suspension arm balljoints

Pass 25 Oct 2016 120,294 miles

Offside front anti-roll bar link boot damaged

Oil leak

Play in nearside rear, lower suspension rose joint MARGINAL PASS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake hoses deteriorated

Rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 29 Sep 2014 103,716 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 103,052 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 92,455 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 134,805 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,995 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,503 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,027 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,159 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,744 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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FY05 DWX is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FY05 DWX, 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 FY05 DWX registered?

FY05 DWX is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FY05 DWX safe to buy?

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