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E5 BCR

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,429 mi
Last recorded169,429 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 BCR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 169,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 169,429 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 155,023 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 249,223 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 232,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 232,863 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2017 218,080 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 218,080 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)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 125,348 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved for testing

Pass 6 Jun 2015 120,608 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2014 111,847 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 103,578 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 96,389 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 86,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 71,148 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 71,148 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low tread and cracked inside tread

Pass 2 Jun 2009 63,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,636 miles

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?

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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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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E5 BCR is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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