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EF54 ZHA

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,732 mi
Last recorded150,732 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 ZHA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 150,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear indicator slightly reduced output dim

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 150,724 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside/nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective centre (8.2.2.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear indicator slightly reduced output dim

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 138,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre exhaust cat has been welded !!!!!!

Fail 8 Mar 2018 138,765 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre exhaust cat has been welded !!!!!!

Pass 4 Jan 2017 122,850 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 122,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 118,753 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 118,753 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 118,396 miles

o/s/f bottom back ball joint play starting

spare tyre missing

Pass 4 Jan 2014 112,198 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

damage on o/s/r door

engine under tray fitted

rear brake pads starting to wear low

strong advice o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing very low

Pass 4 Dec 2012 104,413 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 1 Dec 2011 88,494 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 74,329 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 59,961 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,553 miles

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

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

nearside rear lower wishbone rear outer bush has slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2007 31,757 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZHA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHA, 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 ZHA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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