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EK04 XAY

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,740 mi
Last recorded130,740 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 XAY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 130,740 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2022 118,044 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

under body covers fitted obstructing some areas

Pass 7 Jan 2022 112,746 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 111,831 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 108,989 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 106,347 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 106,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 102,128 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,763 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 93,556 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,615 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 88,611 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,721 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 73,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise wipers slight smearing

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,440 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,371 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,042 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,360 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,116 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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EK04 XAY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK04 XAY registered?

EK04 XAY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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