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EY55 BWJ

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,082 mi
Last recorded149,082 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 BWJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 149,082 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 149,082 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 141,099 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 132,168 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 121,508 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 112,349 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 112,316 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 98,910 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 84,861 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 71,186 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 57,586 miles

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

covers fitted under floor & n/s & o/s body sills

Pass 6 May 2010 46,756 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 35,877 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,791 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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EY55 BWJ is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY55 BWJ, 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

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What year was EY55 BWJ registered?

EY55 BWJ is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is EY55 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 BWJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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