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EY05 CZG

2005 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,940 mi
Last recorded111,940 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 CZG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 111,940 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 111,343 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 108,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 103,880 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from sump unable to check oil level, no dipstick

Pass 9 Jul 2018 91,435 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 91,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,171 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 82,163 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 79,733 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 79,733 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,039 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 67,346 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 56,953 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre warning light on

Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,792 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 38,734 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 38,733 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 37,820 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,834 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,543 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 11,405 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 CZG is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EY05 CZG, 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 CZG registered?

EY05 CZG is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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