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2005 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,891 mi
Last recorded88,891 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 NBA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 88,891 miles

Lower Lower plastic shields covering testable items on undercarriage.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 88,474 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 88,473 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 88,463 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 88,417 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 88,292 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 86,704 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 85,132 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,014 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 80,540 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 77,864 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,180 miles

airbag light on

Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,903 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 58,351 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,836 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,262 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

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 NBA is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EJ55 NBA, 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 NBA registered?

EJ55 NBA is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ55 NBA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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