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BK54 EHO

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,433 mi
Last recorded195,433 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 EHO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 195,433 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 192,970 miles

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 191,519 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 191,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 188,173 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 185,437 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 185,425 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 182,517 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 178,252 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 160,040 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 128,615 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 95,118 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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BK54 EHO is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BK54 EHO, 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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What year was BK54 EHO registered?

BK54 EHO is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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