MOT Status
ValidMileage
148,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. SLIGHT GRIND ON APPLYING THE HANDBRAKE CAN ONLY ASSUME THE BRAKE SHOES ARE GETTING TO MINIMUM WEAR (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. SLIGHT GRIND ON APPLYING THE HANDBRAKE CAN ONLY ASSUME THE BRAKE SHOES ARE GETTING TO MINIMUM WEAR (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
UNDER TRAY FITTED
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
UNDER TRAY FITTED
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
UNDER TRAY FITTED
under tray fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
under tray fitted
under tray fitted
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
under tray fitted
under tray fitted
under tray fitted
under tray fitted
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
brake pad low warning lamp stays on (pads look new)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ55 RUU is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 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 RUU, 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 RUU registered?
EJ55 RUU is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 9 December 2005.
Is EJ55 RUU safe to buy?
The MOT history for EJ55 RUU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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