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EO05 ZSD

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

178,872 mi
Last recorded178,872 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 ZSD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 178,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 174,100 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 166,678 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 161,633 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 156,621 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 145,935 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 145,929 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2017 134,899 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 134,899 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 123,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Sep 2015 105,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,608 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 85,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,512 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,674 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 35,758 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,357 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,554 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 ZSD is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZSD, 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 ZSD registered?

EO05 ZSD is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is EO05 ZSD safe to buy?

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