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EJ04 ZKF

2004 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,853 mi
Last recorded96,853 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 ZKF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 96,853 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Feb 2024 96,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2022 90,955 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 90,949 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,681 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 83,200 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front Service brake release slightly uneven

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Differential corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 80,206 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end has been heated up to the point that the metal has permanently changed colour (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 80,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end has been heated up to the point that the metal has permanently changed colour (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 75,933 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 75,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

No idle speed detected

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 74,455 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

No idle speed detected

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,123 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 70,123 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 65,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,478 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,895 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,884 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,603 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 52,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,913 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,197 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 30,816 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 ZKF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZKF, 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 ZKF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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