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EJ54 XHC

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,608 mi
Last recorded175,608 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 XHC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 175,608 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 175,608 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 174,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 160,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 147,260 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner splits in tyre sidewall, no ply or cords showing

Offside number plate light dim

both front tires worn on edges

Fail 21 Sep 2017 147,260 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner splits in tyre sidewall, no ply or cords showing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside number plate light dim

both front tires worn on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2016 141,937 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 141,937 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint back ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 128,960 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 114,717 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 99,701 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 94,726 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 89,681 miles

Front brake pads next 6 months (approx)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 88,048 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 79,570 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 75,918 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 75,012 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,189 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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EJ54 XHC is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ54 XHC, 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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EJ54 XHC is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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