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EF05 ZYH

2005 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,346 mi
Last recorded51,346 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 ZYH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,346 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,415 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 44,397 miles

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

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

Front Tyres Stepping/Going Out of Shape On Inner Edge

Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,291 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,970 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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EF05 ZYH is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 ZYH registered?

EF05 ZYH is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is EF05 ZYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 ZYH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF05 ZYH have outstanding finance?

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