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EX05 NTA

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,201 mi
Last recorded148,201 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 NTA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 148,201 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 148,201 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 127,150 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 118,797 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 110,848 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 102,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 102,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 94,625 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 86,474 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 76,450 miles

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2010 53,928 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,787 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag light stays on

Fail 20 Apr 2009 40,787 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

airbag light stays on

Pass 14 Jun 2008 36,681 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage offside front wheel rim.

damage offside rear wheel rim.

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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EX05 NTA is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EX05 NTA, 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 EX05 NTA registered?

EX05 NTA is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is EX05 NTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 NTA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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