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FY55 ZHL

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

186,841 mi
Last recorded186,841 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 ZHL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 186,841 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 180,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 176,429 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 174,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 171,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 165,070 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 158,524 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 151,620 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 141,740 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 131,618 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 131,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2015 120,072 miles

Advise slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 111,096 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 100,914 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 100,911 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 86,605 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 72,183 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 63,524 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,592 miles

Front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,783 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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FY55 ZHL is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZHL, 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 FY55 ZHL registered?

FY55 ZHL is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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