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EG04 RKN

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,715 mi
Last recorded178,715 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 RKN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 178,715 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 163,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 163,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 156,931 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 156,799 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 235,776 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 235,538 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 135,588 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)

no smoke detected on emissions

Pass 5 Apr 2012 123,274 miles

Cabin filling up with exhaust fumes.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear air suspention very low.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 108,835 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 83,320 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 67,310 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 55,606 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 45,860 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 45,860 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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EG04 RKN is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EG04 RKN, 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 EG04 RKN registered?

EG04 RKN is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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