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EO55 SYW

2005 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,172 mi
Last recorded101,172 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 SYW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 101,172 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 97,699 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 93,646 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 85,297 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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 82,655 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 82,647 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 79,430 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 69,969 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 69,969 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,020 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,122 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 40,120 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,475 miles

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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EO55 SYW is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EO55 SYW, 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 EO55 SYW registered?

EO55 SYW is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 8 October 2005.

Is EO55 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 SYW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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