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EY55 FKP

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,962 mi
Last recorded155,962 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 FKP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 155,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn well through second layer on inner edges 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn well through second layer on inner edges 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 151,981 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 143,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 143,657 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 137,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 129,641 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 129,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 124,163 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 124,038 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 114,252 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 114,252 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 106,403 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 106,403 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 98,518 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,464 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 87,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,018 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,634 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

osr metal brake pipe over axle corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,284 miles

front pads soon

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,834 miles

rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,464 miles

rear metal brake pipe over axle corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2011 37,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear metal brake pipe over axle corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,907 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 30,906 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,484 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,417 miles

cut in osf tyre tread not through to cords

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 FKP is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EY55 FKP, 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 EY55 FKP registered?

EY55 FKP is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EY55 FKP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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