MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scuffed (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undertrays and covers fitted, obscuring testable components
Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage - 235/40 zr18 95w
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Both front tyres starting to show age cracks
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both front tyres starting to show age cracks
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush will need attention soon (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)
front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing low on edges
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread wearing low on edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing low on edges
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread wearing low on edges
Offside 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe plus emissions not tested (7.1.2)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing middle stork (5.1.1)
Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r light cluster damaged
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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HD05 FBO is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 HD05 FBO, 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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HD05 FBO is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2005.
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