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BL05 EYA

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

242,258 mi
Last recorded242,258 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 EYA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 242,258 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 242,256 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 235,311 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 222,443 miles

front brake disks corroding

rear brake disks corroding

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 13 Jan 2021 221,544 miles

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

front brake disks corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2020 218,933 miles

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 8 Jan 2019 210,839 miles

front brake disks corroding

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 19 Jan 2018 206,588 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

inner edges of wheels slightly kinked in places

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 206,570 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

inner edges of wheels slightly kinked in places

n/s/f tyre tread low

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 201,380 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 197,312 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 197,312 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 192,079 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 186,096 miles

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

bonnet hinge insecure

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 180,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 156,200 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 123,306 miles

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

damage to nearside front sill section

Pass 18 Jan 2010 103,031 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 102,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 89,779 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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BL05 EYA 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 80%.

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 BL05 EYA, 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 EYA is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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