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EY55 XMX

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,656 mi
Last recorded173,656 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 XMX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 173,656 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 163,320 miles

Nearside Front s play ball jiont bottom

Pass 29 Oct 2019 155,267 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 145,176 miles

front tyres worn (2-3mm)

nearside rear tyre deforming

Fail 10 Sep 2018 145,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front tyres low on tread

Nearside Rear tyre deforming

Fail 10 Sep 2018 145,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front tyres low on tread

Nearside Rear tyre deforming

Pass 15 Sep 2017 135,194 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 127,960 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 125,256 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 113,396 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 98,864 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 98,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 90,623 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 82,864 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 76,413 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,443 miles

DIESEL EMISSIONS TOO LOW TO REGISTER ON METER.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 52,397 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 52,394 miles

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

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 XMX is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XMX, 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 XMX registered?

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

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