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EK05 YBE

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,804 mi
Last recorded103,804 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YBE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 103,804 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 97,784 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 91,383 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 87,138 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 85,659 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 85,659 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 84,457 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 84,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 81,613 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 81,613 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 79,878 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,464 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,067 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,176 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero emissions no print out of test

Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,895 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,899 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,653 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,654 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,811 miles

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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EK05 YBE is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK05 YBE, 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 EK05 YBE registered?

EK05 YBE is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is EK05 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 YBE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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