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EF53 JYN

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,415 mi
Last recorded128,415 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 JYN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 128,415 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 128,415 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 124,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front brake lag-22% .. max 25%

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 122,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 117,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 109,834 miles

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting in tread area

Engine cover fitted

Nail in N/S/F tyre (Unrepairable)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit + inner edge very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Oil level very low

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 102,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 95,228 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,034 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 81,982 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,317 miles

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 1 Feb 2010 60,832 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 60,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,788 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

WIPER RUBBERS WORN

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,452 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 36,958 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 JYN is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JYN, 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 JYN is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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