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EK04 TBU

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

144,777 mi
Last recorded144,777 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 TBU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 144,777 miles

Central Exhaust fixings corroded.

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear CV seepage.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 141,775 miles

Central Exhaust fixings corroded.

Intercooler slightly damaged.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear CV seepage.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 138,137 miles

Central Exhaust fixings corroded.

Intercooler slightly damaged.

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Deteriorated. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 134,059 miles

Central Exhaust fixings corroded.

Intercooler slightly damaged.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 128,445 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Fog light. Water ingress.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 121,319 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 115,589 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 115,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 110,066 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 110,066 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 100,560 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 100,560 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 92,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Nov 2013 81,983 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 74,659 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 74,659 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,189 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,389 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 62,383 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 60,789 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 60,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,058 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 55,057 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 51,558 miles

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

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

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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EK04 TBU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc 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 EK04 TBU, 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 EK04 TBU registered?

EK04 TBU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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