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EJ55 SDZ

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,374 mi
Last recorded140,374 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 SDZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 140,374 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 134,267 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 128,540 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 119,711 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 119,711 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 226,865 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 226,458 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 207,102 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 207,102 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 176,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 176,352 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 143,325 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 110,882 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 110,882 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 79,605 miles

rear pads are getting low

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 SDZ is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

EJ55 SDZ is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is EJ55 SDZ safe to buy?

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