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EA54 FYB

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

205,651 mi
Last recorded205,651 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FYB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 205,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 190,086 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 172,011 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

tested in wet condition

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2022 169,470 miles

Nearside Front Condensation behind headlamp lens

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Nov 2021 168,153 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2020 166,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front+Rear + Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Condensation behind headlamp lens

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 164,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing down low

Fail 5 Nov 2019 164,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing down low

Pass 6 Nov 2018 156,170 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 147,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 135,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

child seat fitted in offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 5 Nov 2015 125,284 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 116,969 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre flat 9psi (inflated for test)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake pads 50/60% worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 112,228 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre punture repaired and wearing on inside edge

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

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

Rear brake pads 50/60% worn

Fail 21 Sep 2013 112,225 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre punture repaired and wearing on inside edge

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

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

Rear brake pads 50/60% worn

Pass 3 Sep 2012 110,656 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 97,297 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 83,197 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,772 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 58,593 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,011 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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EA54 FYB is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EA54 FYB, 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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EA54 FYB is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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