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EN54 UDT

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,786 mi
Last recorded188,786 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 UDT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 188,786 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 188,631 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 188,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriated (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 184,110 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 184,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 180,895 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 180,895 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 176,532 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 174,778 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 174,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 171,506 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 171,318 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre has two nails ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 168,086 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 167,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 162,354 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 162,346 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 151,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 143,539 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 132,921 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 123,841 miles

Centre Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 28 Feb 2012 116,951 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 112,004 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 105,191 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 105,191 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 94,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 82,772 miles

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)

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 UDT is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EN54 UDT, 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 EN54 UDT registered?

EN54 UDT is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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The MOT history for EN54 UDT shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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