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EJ04 XTZ

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,359 mi
Last recorded164,359 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 XTZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 164,359 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 164,358 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 155,303 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 145,122 miles

Nearside Front headlight pattern only just met

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 134,975 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 126,902 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oily but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 126,870 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oily but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 116,986 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 116,981 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 110,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold leaking need checking out (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 97,446 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,402 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 73,492 miles

nearside front tyre inner side wall badly damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2013 73,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre inner side wall badly damaged

Pass 29 May 2012 65,774 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 65,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,331 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 58,331 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 49,394 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 41,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear seat belts attached to baby seats could not be tested

Pass 19 May 2008 33,193 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 22,568 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 XTZ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 XTZ, 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 EJ04 XTZ registered?

EJ04 XTZ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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