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EK54 OSC

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,486 mi
Last recorded94,486 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 OSC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 94,486 miles

Most suspension dust cover splitting

Slackness noted in both track rod end ball joints.

Pass 2 Aug 2022 89,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 86,554 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 85,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 81,031 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 75,932 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,571 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 71,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 66,375 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 57,586 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,809 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 54,150 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 53,481 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 52,214 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,214 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 48,438 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,602 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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EK54 OSC is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EK54 OSC, 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 EK54 OSC registered?

EK54 OSC is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is EK54 OSC safe to buy?

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