MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front windscreen cracked offside upper area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs worn
n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs worn
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF05 XUV is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 EF05 XUV, 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 EF05 XUV registered?
EF05 XUV is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 16 June 2005.
Is EF05 XUV safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF05 XUV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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