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EF53 JXY

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,946 mi
Last recorded195,946 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 JXY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 195,946 miles

N/S & O/S Headlamp upper brackets broken - Headlamps secure & in position

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm at lowest point & bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Run flat light illuminated red

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 195,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

N/S & O/S Headlamp upper brackets broken - Headlamps secure & in position

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm at lowest point & bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Run flat light illuminated red

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 191,695 miles

N/S & O/S Headlamp upper brackets broken - Headlamp secure & in position

N/S/F Brake pipe corroded

N/S/F Tyre approx. 3.5mm @ lowest point & worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear / Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F Brake pipe corroded

O/S/F Tyre worn approx. 3.5mm @ lowest point

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Run flat light illuminated (Red

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 191,694 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (Not fully illuminating plate) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

N/S & O/S Headlamp upper brackets broken - Headlamp secure & in position

N/S/F Brake pipe corroded

N/S/F Tyre approx. 3.5mm @ lowest point & worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear / Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F Brake pipe corroded

O/S/F Tyre worn approx. 3.5mm @ lowest point

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Run flat light illuminated (Red

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 186,877 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F Tyre bold on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 Chips (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 186,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 Front (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F Tyre bold on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 Chips (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 180,163 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 175,830 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 168,620 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 152,614 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 136,569 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 120,600 miles

Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 94,375 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 77,863 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 59,615 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 59,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 38,499 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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EF53 JXY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF53 JXY, 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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EF53 JXY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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