MOT Status
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157,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse Lamp inoperative
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside just giving beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
eml on
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside just giving beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt outer seats ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside just giving beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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 WORN VERY CLOSE TO INNER CANVAS ON INSIDE EDGE. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt outer seats ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near tread bars 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near tread bars 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear light unit dirty inside
Offside Rear reversing light notworking
bonnet dampers no good
under trays all over
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near tread bars 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near tread bars 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear reversing light notworking
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
under trays all over floor
Both rear tyres 2.0mm
N/S/F tyre 2.0mm outer edge & bald inner edge
O/S/F tyre 1.6mm outer edge & bald inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyres 2.0mm
N/S/F tyre 2.0mm outer edge & bald inner edge
O/S/F tyre 1.6mm outer edge & bald inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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GJ55 EUX is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 GJ55 EUX, 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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GJ55 EUX is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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