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EA05 USN

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,466 mi
Last recorded149,466 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 USN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 149,466 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play on inner arm/rack (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 149,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play on inner arm/rack (2.2.A.1b)

Rear unable to test emissions

Pass 12 Mar 2015 136,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 123,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 123,043 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2013 113,205 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 106,061 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 94,881 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 94,881 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,845 miles

Offside front tyre wearing outer edges approx 1mm

Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,120 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 USN is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EA05 USN, 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 USN registered?

EA05 USN is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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