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EC54 JPC

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

172,897 mi
Last recorded172,897 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC54 JPC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 172,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 172,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 158,105 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 148,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 136,361 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 128,262 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 122,250 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 122,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2020 118,862 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine under tray is damp of oil

o/s and n/s front suspension arm bushes are worn

slight play in the steering rack o/s front

Pass 20 Feb 2019 113,412 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on the outer tread

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,728 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread is getting low

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,322 miles

both front suspension arms inner bushes are going soft

Pass 24 Feb 2016 101,767 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 98,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,328 miles

front number plate is damaged

suspension light is on

Fail 17 Feb 2014 96,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate is damaged

suspension light is on

Pass 13 Feb 2013 89,565 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,999 miles

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

Wheel alignment required

Pass 25 Feb 2011 80,370 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)

child seat fitted to offside rear and nearside rear seat

Fail 25 Feb 2011 80,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

child seat fitted to offside rear and nearside rear seat

Pass 27 Feb 2010 73,433 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,465 miles

both front tyre worn on inner and outer edge.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,204 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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EC54 JPC is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EC54 JPC, 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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EC54 JPC is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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