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EJ04 XUD

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

288,514 mi
Last recorded288,514 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 XUD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 288,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 255,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 255,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 233,679 miles

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

nearside front lower front suspension arm inner bush has slight movement

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear suspension arm front bush deteriated but not resulting in any excessive movement

offside front lower front suspension arm inner bush has slight movement

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear suspension arm front bush deteriated but not resulting in any excessive movement

Fail 15 May 2013 233,460 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front lower front suspension arm inner bush has slight movement

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear suspension arm front bush deteriated but not resulting in any excessive movement

offside front lower front suspension arm inner bush has slight movement

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear suspension arm front bush deteriated but not resulting in any excessive movement

Pass 31 May 2012 220,087 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 3 Jun 2011 125,606 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 114,087 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 8 May 2009 102,335 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 83,959 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 83,959 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 65,029 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 XUD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EJ04 XUD, 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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EJ04 XUD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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