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EK55 LCJ

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

217,869 mi
Last recorded217,869 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 LCJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 217,869 miles

front brakepads on legal limit

o/side front tyre bald on inner edge

o/side rear tyre bald on inner edge and close to cord

Pass 5 Jan 2021 207,831 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 207,777 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 204,840 miles

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 17 Jan 2017 192,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced Anti-roll bar bushes are worn, slight excess movement (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable Steering arm has some excess play on inner joint (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 177,717 miles

Front Suspension top mounts worn

Pass 10 Feb 2015 165,771 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 152,698 miles

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 5 Feb 2013 141,545 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 141,545 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 128,962 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's pitted

Pass 7 Dec 2010 116,869 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 96,658 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 96,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 84,097 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,180 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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EK55 LCJ is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK55 LCJ, 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 EK55 LCJ registered?

EK55 LCJ is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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