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BL05 EOT

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,347 mi
Last recorded181,347 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 EOT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 181,347 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 163,188 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 163,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake travel high

Pass 16 Jun 2016 148,825 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 135,748 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rubber boots perished on offside front antiroll bar link

Fail 19 May 2015 135,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rubber boots perished on offside front antiroll bar link

Pass 15 May 2014 128,094 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 121,028 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 121,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 111,371 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 101,149 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 90,943 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 77,258 miles

restricted view of steering and brake components due to underbody tray

Fail 28 May 2009 77,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

restricted view of steering and brake components due to underbody tray

Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,244 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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BL05 EOT is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL05 EOT, 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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BL05 EOT is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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