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GJ55 EUX

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,544 mi
Last recorded157,544 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 EUX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 157,544 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 150,597 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 142,181 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 135,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 127,808 miles

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 ()

Fail 17 Sep 2021 127,695 miles

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 ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 121,473 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 116,527 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 116,526 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 105,106 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 97,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

under trays all over floor

Pass 26 Sep 2016 91,204 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 91,088 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 84,669 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,161 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 77,151 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,615 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 70,615 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 65,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,136 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,273 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,212 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,970 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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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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What year was GJ55 EUX registered?

GJ55 EUX is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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