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BN54 EBU

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,618 mi
Last recorded77,618 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EBU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 77,618 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 76,173 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 74,421 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 70,921 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 70,921 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 67,045 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 61,085 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 54,475 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,435 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 45,705 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,655 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 43,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 37,978 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 37,978 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,314 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,936 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,851 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,420 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 24,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,343 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 18,021 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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BN54 EBU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BN54 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN54 EBU registered?

BN54 EBU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is BN54 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 EBU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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