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EOU 1W

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,472 mi
Last recorded133,472 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOU 1W
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 133,472 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 126,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 116,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 116,105 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 99,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 99,482 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 94,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 86,805 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 86,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 75,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

electrical connectors unsupported on o/s of engine bay

Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,430 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,969 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 54,969 miles

o/s rear tyre 3.2mm

n/s rear tyre 2.5mm

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 54,969 miles

n/s rear tyre 2.5mm

o/s rear tyre 3.2mm

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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EOU 1W is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EOU 1W, 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 EOU 1W registered?

EOU 1W is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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