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HD05 FBO

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,399 mi
Last recorded156,399 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 FBO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 156,399 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 130,639 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 130,639 miles

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))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 130,075 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 118,904 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,189 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 102,463 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted, obscuring testable components

Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,653 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,779 miles

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 92,769 miles

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 92,765 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 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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 89,692 miles

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 89,692 miles

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 89,577 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,464 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,896 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,604 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,550 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,124 miles

n/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,993 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,835 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,331 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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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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