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BK54 EKT

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,451 mi
Last recorded159,451 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 EKT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 159,451 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 157,451 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 156,451 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 156,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 148,649 miles

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 5 May 2018 145,011 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 136,701 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 134,018 miles

near side rear seat belt holding child seat

Fail 16 May 2016 133,824 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

near side rear seat belt holding child seat

Pass 26 May 2015 122,228 miles

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

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

off side and near side rear tyres tracking off on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2015 122,039 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

off side and near side rear tyres tracking off on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 109,213 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 97,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 91,709 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 May 2012 91,709 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 84,602 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 75,555 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing thin on inside edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,224 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Wipers smearing

Fail 30 Mar 2009 65,224 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Wipers smearing

Pass 14 Apr 2008 54,514 miles

Slight sidewall damage offside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,345 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EKT is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EKT, 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 EKT registered?

BK54 EKT is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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