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EO55 EYT

2005 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,002 mi
Last recorded99,002 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 EYT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 99,002 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear On 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 99,002 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear On 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 82,187 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 82,187 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 82,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet strout faulty

Pass 24 Nov 2020 91,429 miles

Bonnet Struts are worn.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 89,001 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 89,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 75,958 miles

Moisture around rocker cover gasket

Nearside Front Chunks of sidewall missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arm bushes slightly perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2018 68,452 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 68,439 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge worn low

Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,187 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 63,413 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,656 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,388 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,453 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jun 2012 42,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,344 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,533 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 27,964 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 22,775 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,116 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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EO55 EYT is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EO55 EYT, 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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EO55 EYT is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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