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EF55 KGG

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,855 mi
Last recorded107,855 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 KGG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 107,855 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 104,182 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 99,738 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 99,738 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 92,287 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2015 87,028 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 69,987 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,445 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 89,751 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 89,751 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,417 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 23 Dec 2010 80,221 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 79,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 64,161 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,380 miles

Damage to outer side walls on off side front and near side rear tyres.

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

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

Front tyres wearing low on outer/inner treads.

Hand brake travel high.

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

Slight distortion/out of shape on near side front wheel (inner rim).

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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EF55 KGG is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EF55 KGG, 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 EF55 KGG registered?

EF55 KGG is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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