MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,936 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
vechile has just ,met required parking brake performence at the time off test therefore it may require braking adjustment in future
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
sills and under body covered
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum (3.5.1g)
Factory fitted Engine Cover.
Factory fitted Sill Covers.
Factory fitted Undertrays.
N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm, and heavily worn around inner edge.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Factory fitted Engine Cover.
Factory fitted Sill Covers.
Factory fitted Undertrays.
N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm, and heavily worn around inner edge.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY05 FBC is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 FY05 FBC, 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 FBC registered?
FY05 FBC is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 21 March 2005.
Is FY05 FBC safe to buy?
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