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EF54 OJP

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

195,716 mi
Last recorded195,716 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 OJP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 195,716 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 195,358 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 179,487 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 179,464 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 179,451 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 276,651 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 171,786 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 171,767 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 142,575 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes corroded slightly (3.6.B.2c)

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

both driveshaft outer gaiters deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 135,011 miles

Both rear cv gaiters split

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 127,848 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 117,689 miles

n/s/f antiroll link rubber split

o/s/f tyre flat possable puncture

tyre pressure moniter warning lamp on

Pass 26 Jul 2012 104,988 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 104,692 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 91,702 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 80,790 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 74,464 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 58,960 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 58,991 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 42,955 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 OJP is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF54 OJP registered?

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

Is EF54 OJP safe to buy?

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