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EA55 WXL

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,116 mi
Last recorded207,116 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 WXL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 207,116 miles

N/S front tire has slight cut on the side wall

Slight oil leak

Under tray fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2019 207,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 190,202 miles

Under tray fitted

Under tray fitted

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 171,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 171,073 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 171,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when turning on to lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when jacked making very difficult to turn wheel (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when jacked making very difficult to turn wheel (4.1.D.2)

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

stone chip to screen

Pass 1 Jul 2016 162,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 151,785 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 141,720 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 128,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 1 May 2013 128,149 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 117,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise full sill covers fitted

advise rear trailing arm bushs starting to split

advise tow bar electrics not working

Pass 25 Mar 2011 106,705 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 106,705 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 91,273 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 83,346 miles

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

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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EA55 WXL is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA55 WXL, 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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EA55 WXL is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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