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EF54 OKE

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,607 mi
Last recorded168,607 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 168,607 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment noisy (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 168,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment noisy (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 165,244 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 161,539 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 161,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 154,357 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 154,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 154,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 151,490 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 147,311 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front lower grille missing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 137,950 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 137,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 118,408 miles

under floor plastic covers fitted making inspection difficult.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 95,577 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 73,686 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 OKE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OKE, 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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EF54 OKE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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