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EF54 OJO

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

148,386 mi
Last recorded148,386 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 OJO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 148,386 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 144,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 144,687 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 140,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake anti rattle clip missing

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 140,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake anti rattle clip missing

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

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 136,988 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 136,986 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 136,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 133,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 133,445 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 130,331 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 125,688 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 125,669 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 122,396 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 114,369 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 107,778 miles

headlamp lenses are not clear. in time they will give wrong pattern, normaly caused by 100w bulbs fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2014 102,180 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 96,744 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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2012 92,600 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 88,190 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 75,217 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 59,545 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 45,298 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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EF54 OJO is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EF54 OJO, 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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What year was EF54 OJO registered?

EF54 OJO is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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