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EJ55 HJU

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

107,585 mi
Last recorded107,585 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 HJU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,585 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

under trays and covers fitted throughout

Fail 10 Mar 2015 100,651 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 100,651 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,756 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to chack n/s/r seatbelt child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2014 85,756 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

unable to chack n/s/r seatbelt child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2013 76,435 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 76,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 71,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front reg plate damaged

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

Rear brake pads worn, recommend replace

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

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front reg plate damaged

Rear brake pads worn, recommend replace

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,281 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 57,281 miles

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

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

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

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 4 Dec 2008 47,458 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 47,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EJ55 HJU is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ55 HJU, 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 EJ55 HJU registered?

EJ55 HJU is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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