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EY55 THG

2005 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

167,091 mi
Last recorded167,091 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 THG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 167,091 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 160,655 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 157,338 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 157,227 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 153,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 149,214 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 138,106 miles

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

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 138,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from engine area

Pass 18 Dec 2018 137,058 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near Side & Off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 131,986 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 127,173 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 121,272 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 115,100 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 108,374 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 102,519 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 96,306 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 90,436 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 70,895 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge [16-2mm ] left on tread

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge [2mm-3mm left on tread

Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,102 miles

both rear tyres just on legal limit

childs seat fitted nearside rear belt checked best as possible

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 THG is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 THG, 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 THG registered?

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

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