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EO05 MBX

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,788 mi
Last recorded105,788 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 MBX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 2 May 2025 105,788 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 101,948 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 98,893 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 96,103 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 93,567 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 90,816 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 86,407 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 82,762 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 78,379 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished (not to cords) recommend changing soon

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,027 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,179 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking!

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,894 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,950 miles

O/S/F tie rod has slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,981 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,982 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,920 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,607 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 13 Mar 2008 31,259 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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EO05 MBX is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EO05 MBX, 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 EO05 MBX registered?

EO05 MBX is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EO05 MBX safe to buy?

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