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FY05 KRJ

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,953 mi
Last recorded168,953 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 KRJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 168,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 157,591 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 149,228 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 149,228 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 142,477 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 131,822 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 131,821 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s rear front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 115,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 245/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from rear view mirror ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 115,003 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 245/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 104,496 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 104,249 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight wear on the inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2016 100,827 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in steering system

Fail 15 Jan 2016 100,812 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front slight play in steering system

Pass 17 Jan 2015 96,420 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,501 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play o/s rack

wipers smearing on screen

Fail 21 Jan 2014 89,501 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.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)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front discs badly corroded

slight play o/s rack

Pass 24 Jan 2013 83,282 miles

rear lower arm bushies slightly perished

Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,614 miles

no emmissions results could be recorded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 79,396 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

no emmissions results could be recorded

Pass 3 Mar 2012 73,864 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 73,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,827 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 61,534 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,024 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,267 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,717 miles

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

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

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 KRJ is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KRJ, 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 KRJ registered?

FY05 KRJ is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is FY05 KRJ safe to buy?

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