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EJ04 FXZ

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,762 mi
Last recorded166,762 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 FXZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 166,762 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 166,762 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 147,362 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 144,815 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 130,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 125,011 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 7 May 2009 110,209 miles

rear tyres 3/4 worn.front discs poor.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 85,039 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 61,605 miles

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

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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EJ04 FXZ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJ04 FXZ, 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 EJ04 FXZ registered?

EJ04 FXZ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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The MOT history for EJ04 FXZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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