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BK54 EJE

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,995 mi
Last recorded136,995 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 EJE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 136,995 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 134,462 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 124,739 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 116,928 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 112,750 miles

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

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 102,275 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 102,207 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2009 93,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in the front wheels.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 86,394 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 70,962 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 70,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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BK54 EJE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EJE, 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 EJE registered?

BK54 EJE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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