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FY55 ZHD

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

322,792 mi
Last recorded322,792 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 ZHD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 322,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack ball joint (tie rod) slight play!

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 183,858 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush heavily deteriorated. But has no excessive play at present. Advise replacement soon (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub, rear bush heavily deteriorated. But has no excessive play at present. Advise replacement soon (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner edge and tread cracking where worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush heavily deteriorated. But has no excessive play at present. Advise replacement soon (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ub, rear bush heavily deteriorated. But has no excessive play at present. Advise replacement soon (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

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

engine bay covers, plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

handbrake just met minimum requirements at 17% efficiency

Fail 14 Sep 2016 183,856 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush heavily deteriorated. But has no excessive play at present. Advise replacement soon (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub, rear bush heavily deteriorated. But has no excessive play at present. Advise replacement soon (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner edge and tread cracking where worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush heavily deteriorated. But has no excessive play at present. Advise replacement soon (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ub, rear bush heavily deteriorated. But has no excessive play at present. Advise replacement soon (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

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

engine bay covers, plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

handbrake just met minimum requirements at 17% efficiency

Pass 26 Sep 2015 176,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 170,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 159,237 miles

slight play in o/s tie rod

Fail 28 Nov 2013 159,237 miles

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

slight play in o/s tie rod

Pass 17 Nov 2012 135,075 miles

STRONG ADVISE rear & front to rear steel brake pipes in very poor condition

play o/s steering tie rod ball joint

Fail 16 Nov 2012 135,070 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

STRONG ADVISE rear & front to rear steel brake pipes in very poor condition

play o/s steering tie rod ball joint

Pass 16 Nov 2011 109,373 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 86,282 miles

brake warning lamp indicating a fault

Pass 20 Nov 2009 66,492 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,153 miles

STRONG ADVISE o/s/r tyre 1.6mm

front brake pads wearing thin

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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FY55 ZHD is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY55 ZHD, 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 FY55 ZHD registered?

FY55 ZHD is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is FY55 ZHD safe to buy?

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