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EY05 CWO

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,571 mi
Last recorded147,571 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 CWO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 147,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 147,489 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible L.E.D's fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold/turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible L.E.D's fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 141,041 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 221,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all tohoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 214,685 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 214,517 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 206,174 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 199,714 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 199,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear-most (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 119,744 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 114,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 105,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 99,023 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 88,220 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 88,215 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,696 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,763 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,832 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth at legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside rear tyre has small cuts in tread & wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,329 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 28,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 12,351 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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EY05 CWO is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EY05 CWO, 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 EY05 CWO registered?

EY05 CWO is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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The MOT history for EY05 CWO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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