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EJ05 BJO

2005 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

177,055 mi
Last recorded177,055 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 BJO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 177,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 159,041 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 152,634 miles

protective covers fitted underneath the vehicle.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 144,652 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 139,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 130,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 130,155 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 124,810 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 112,518 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 106,455 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 94,231 miles

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

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 13 May 2008 74,664 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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EJ05 BJO is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 EJ05 BJO, 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 EJ05 BJO registered?

EJ05 BJO is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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