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EA05 NUU

2005 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

200,223 mi
Last recorded200,223 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 NUU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 200,223 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 198,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 33% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 195,982 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 195,982 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 180,869 miles

advise brake w/lamp on dash

Pass 9 Mar 2020 169,628 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm & o/s/f lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r lower arm & o/s/r lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play found in steering on o/s/f, no obvious culprit found and cannot investigate steering rack as under trays obscure the area

Pass 9 Mar 2019 258,693 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 258,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 147,355 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 143,132 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of certain parts

offside front anti roll bar link end ball joint rubber boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Mar 2016 131,146 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly ruff

Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,698 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 112,411 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 112,411 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 100,613 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 91,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 90,966 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 77,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre tread scrubbing off.(winter tyres fitted)

Pass 12 May 2010 65,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 43,315 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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EA05 NUU is a 2005 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EA05 NUU, 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 EA05 NUU registered?

EA05 NUU is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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