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EK55 WUV

2005 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,651 mi
Last recorded125,651 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 WUV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 125,651 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 120,012 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 119,766 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides - Tubular Arm At Bottom Of Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 109,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 109,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 101,007 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded on brake surface

Fail 26 Oct 2018 101,007 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded on brake surface

Pass 28 Oct 2017 87,560 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 83,712 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 73,555 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 50,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlight beam image is poor.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,612 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 34,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,043 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 27,094 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 27,094 miles

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

Offside Front 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 6 Oct 2009 23,480 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,909 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 WUV is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EK55 WUV, 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 EK55 WUV registered?

EK55 WUV is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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