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GP05 FOF

2005 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,980 mi
Last recorded88,980 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 FOF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 88,980 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,292 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 81,951 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 81,947 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)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dash (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,584 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 76,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,082 miles

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)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 68,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 93,402 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,094 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2011 50,093 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,187 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,572 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 28,572 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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GP05 FOF is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP05 FOF, 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 GP05 FOF registered?

GP05 FOF is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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