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EJ04 XUR

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,485 mi
Last recorded156,485 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 XUR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 156,485 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 146,879 miles

n/s/f tryre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 143,903 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 143,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 130,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 130,767 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 120,710 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 120,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 103,987 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts on the inner wall which are no more than 30mm in diameter and there is no cords showing.

Fail 22 Dec 2009 103,987 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)

Nearside front tyre has cuts on the inner wall which are no more than 30mm in diameter and there is no cords showing.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 87,096 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside headlamp lnsecure

Fail 22 Oct 2008 87,096 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp lnsecure

Pass 20 Jul 2007 80,755 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 XUR is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XUR, 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 XUR registered?

EJ04 XUR is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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