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EX55 VJG

2005 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,245 mi
Last recorded153,245 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VJG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 153,245 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 150,715 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 148,068 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 146,596 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 146,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 141,717 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,438 miles

both front headlamps misty

Pass 26 Oct 2019 125,096 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

o/s rear top suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged slightly

Fail 7 Oct 2019 124,555 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

o/s rear top arm ball joint dust cover damaged slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2018 115,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 105,250 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and out of shap

Fail 12 Oct 2017 105,250 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and out of shap

Pass 31 Oct 2016 95,536 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,811 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2015 83,811 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 76,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 27 Oct 2014 76,242 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,623 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,272 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,766 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,425 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,368 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,185 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,180 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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EX55 VJG is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX55 VJG, 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

How do I check the history of EX55 VJG?

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What year was EX55 VJG registered?

EX55 VJG is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is EX55 VJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 VJG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX55 VJG have outstanding finance?

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