MOT Status
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222,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Diff corroded
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (Front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front & Front To Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front Brake Pipes Corroding - Not Excessive (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F Drop Link Boot Badly Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged N/S/F Brake Hose Starting To Perish - Not Excessive (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R ARB D Bush Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged O/S/F Brake Hose Starting To Perish - Not Excessive (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R ARB D Bush Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/R/U/ Rear Suspension Arm Boot Badly Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Brake Pipes Corroding - Not Excessive (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips In Screen - Not Affecting Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))
Various brake pipes rusted
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
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)
offside front tyre low inner edge and out of shape
reverse light n/w
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre low inner edge and out of shape
reverse light n/w
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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EK55 YRT is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 YRT, 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 YRT registered?
EK55 YRT is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 2 November 2005.
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