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ET05 OBO

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

223,384 mi
Last recorded223,384 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 OBO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 223,384 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slightley leaking oil from the engine rear deffrential and the gearbox

Fail 2 May 2019 223,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured diffrential bracket connect to sub fram is broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slightley leaking oil from the engine rear deffrential and the gearbox

Pass 12 Feb 2018 210,986 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2016 210,157 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 210,300 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 210,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 199,156 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 190,002 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 184,441 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 180,961 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 157,735 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 157,735 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 138,954 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 138,954 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 102,480 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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ET05 OBO is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ET05 OBO, 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 ET05 OBO registered?

ET05 OBO is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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