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111 EBU

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

233,148 mi
Last recorded233,148 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 EBU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 233,148 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 233,144 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 231,007 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 226,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 226,370 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 166,600 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 166,597 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 157,652 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 157,652 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 149,257 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 149,257 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 144,332 miles

both headlamps have reduced output's

Pass 21 Aug 2018 135,331 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 126,977 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 116,087 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 116,086 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 105,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Unable to record exhaust emissions due to low output.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 95,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,848 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 84,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,175 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 67,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre- slight cut in tread and slight bulge inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2011 67,659 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre- slight cut in tread and slight bulge inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 61,201 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,943 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 51,943 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,107 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 45,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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111 EBU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2004 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 100,731 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 111 EBU, 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 22 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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111 EBU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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