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EK05 ZDP

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,793 mi
Last recorded175,793 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 ZDP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 175,793 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 157,672 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 149,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower hub rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm,forward,inner bushes-both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn very low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack stiff in operation

Pass 24 Oct 2020 136,302 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 115,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 115,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users fumes under bonnet poss manifold/turbo leak (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 98,857 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 98,831 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 92,625 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 96,668 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 96,668 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 78,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 72,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside front tyre wearing low & unevenly on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2013 71,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f tyre slightly misshaped

wipers deteriated

Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,064 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear brake discs lightly pitted on outer edges

rear steel brake pipes showing signs of light corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,742 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,383 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 35,918 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.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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EK05 ZDP is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZDP, 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 ZDP registered?

EK05 ZDP is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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