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EN54 CHK

2005 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,105 mi
Last recorded169,105 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 CHK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 169,105 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear parking brake needs adjust

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2021 169,105 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

offside rear parking brake needs adjust

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2019 156,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff have slight oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2018 148,495 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear diff have slight oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2017 141,504 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2017 141,504 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2016 134,223 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 126,119 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 116,209 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

leaks around gearbox and also rear diff

Pass 5 Nov 2013 104,713 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2013 104,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 97,184 miles

Child seats fitted in rear of vehicle so testing of seat belt not applicable

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 8 Feb 2012 87,102 miles

Alternator belt perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/f wheel distorted on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,535 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,502 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 24,900 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 24,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 5,199 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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EN54 CHK is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EN54 CHK, 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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EN54 CHK is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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