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ET05 UAO

2005 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,513 mi
Last recorded146,513 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 UAO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 146,513 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 142,344 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 142,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 138,143 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 130,612 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 123,542 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 110,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff- minor seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 103,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 89,162 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 80,675 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 72,525 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,797 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,988 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2010 51,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,650 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 45,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,310 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,249 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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ET05 UAO is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ET05 UAO, 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 UAO registered?

ET05 UAO is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is ET05 UAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 UAO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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