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EF04 RXG

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,276 mi
Last recorded178,276 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 RXG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 178,276 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers & shields fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2021 178,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn out

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn out

covers & shields fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2020 173,813 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 163,432 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 brake metal guard loose

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2018 150,263 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 147,577 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 147,577 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 143,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 138,165 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 138,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 130,771 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 121,601 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 111,208 miles

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

several warning lights on,on dashboard

Pass 15 Sep 2011 92,621 miles

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

front brake disc's worn

rear brake pads getting low (1/2 worn )

Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,200 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,302 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 55,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Approx 20mm cut in N/S/R tyre tread.

Front & rear tyres unevenly worn.

N/S handbrake efficiency slightly low.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,910 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing low and unevenly on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,056 miles

emmisions to low to be detected.

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 24 May 2007 32,934 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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EF04 RXG is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF04 RXG, 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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EF04 RXG is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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