MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Drivers Door Damaged At Front
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Inner Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Inner Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm Rear Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm Rear Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Between 1.0 And 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Drivers Door Damaged At Front
Emissions To Clean Too Register
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Inner Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Inner Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To limit (1.6-2.0 mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Hand brake efficiency just passed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r and n/s/r front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
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)
Offside 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)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Hand brake efficiency just passed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r and n/s/r front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved for testing
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)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nearside rear tyre low tread and cracked inside tread
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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E5 BCR is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 E5 BCR, 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 E5 BCR registered?
E5 BCR is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 8 April 2005.
Is E5 BCR safe to buy?
The MOT history for E5 BCR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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