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EF54 VZR

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,422 mi
Last recorded131,422 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 VZR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 131,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on outerside wall.

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 127,283 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 127,283 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 122,570 miles

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 122,570 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 112,781 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 103,473 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 93,147 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 78,693 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 63,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 47,534 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 VZR is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

EF54 VZR is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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The MOT history for EF54 VZR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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