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EJ04 LNH

2004 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

146,068 mi
Last recorded146,068 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 LNH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 146,068 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 145,459 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 145,459 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 140,116 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 135,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2022 135,114 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 125,753 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 125,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect some under vehicle components because under trays are fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2020 119,223 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 119,223 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 111,695 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 111,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 105,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 105,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 100,875 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 100,874 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 95,443 miles

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

rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 4 Apr 2016 95,417 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,980 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 79,497 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,978 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,895 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,755 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,212 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,716 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,359 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 39,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,434 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,030 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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EJ04 LNH is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EJ04 LNH, 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 LNH registered?

EJ04 LNH is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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