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EF55 UOH

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,021 mi
Last recorded148,021 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 UOH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 148,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 145,779 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 135,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2021 126,828 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lights have water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 121,914 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 113,245 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 100,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 98,174 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 98,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.D.3b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded CORRODED ON BEND (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin REAR PADS WORN ALLMOST TO LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 81,645 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 81,402 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,549 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 67,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,722 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 52,585 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,052 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,274 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 39,237 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 38,813 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2009 38,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 29,904 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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EF55 UOH is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UOH, 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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EF55 UOH is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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