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EA54 FYJ

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

201,932 mi
Last recorded201,932 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FYJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 201,932 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 201,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 199,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 195,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 193,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 189,756 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 189,756 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 181,759 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 173,086 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 163,123 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 163,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 151,462 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 29 Jul 2014 138,434 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 132,670 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 132,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 126,804 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 107,424 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 95,299 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 95,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r seat has child seat fitted,unable to test seat belt

Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,760 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 69,153 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 53,292 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 FYJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 EA54 FYJ, 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 EA54 FYJ registered?

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

Is EA54 FYJ safe to buy?

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