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EN05 LPK

2005 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,629 mi
Last recorded173,629 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 LPK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 173,629 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 161,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 146,293 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 137,648 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 129,490 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 119,395 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 110,586 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 110,586 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 101,596 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2011 84,692 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 84,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 73,204 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,073 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,988 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 46,988 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,692 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 46,652 miles

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

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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EN05 LPK is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 105,308 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EN05 LPK, 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 EN05 LPK registered?

EN05 LPK is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is EN05 LPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 LPK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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