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EY55 TGK

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

196,303 mi
Last recorded196,303 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 196,303 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 196,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 182,659 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 172,216 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 172,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 163,083 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 153,687 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 136,421 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge & cracked

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 117,846 miles

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

front pads low/discs lipped.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 103,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have had major repairs

Fail 8 Feb 2013 103,183 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have had major repairs

Pass 29 Dec 2011 89,714 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

brake pad warning light on

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play in inner ball joint

o/s/f tyre inner edge slight devoid of tread/worn

o/s/r tyre worn low

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,533 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 59,092 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre has cuts but not exceeding cords

Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,504 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON SLIGHT CUT ON N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,776 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 TGK is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TGK, 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 TGK registered?

EY55 TGK is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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