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EK55 YRT

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

222,849 mi
Last recorded222,849 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 YRT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 222,849 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 177,901 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 172,037 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 165,553 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 165,553 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 160,553 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 154,702 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 136,940 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 127,431 miles

Various brake pipes rusted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,544 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 107,549 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 100,290 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 100,290 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,178 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 85,895 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 85,895 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 72,240 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 72,239 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,609 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 46,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,775 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,075 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,244 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 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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