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EK54 XCU

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

182,180 mi
Last recorded182,180 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 XCU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 182,180 miles

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

Undertrays and covers fitted.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 180,461 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 180,460 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 169,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil sump and connector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering track rods show signs of heating

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Undertrays preventing inspection to all areas

excessive movement in flexible coupling

Pass 19 Sep 2018 164,652 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 164,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 154,529 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 154,529 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)

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 143,581 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 128,590 miles

exhaust particulate filter reqs renewing

Pass 29 Sep 2014 115,132 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 115,132 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 101,975 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 101,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,424 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 93,406 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 81,638 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,158 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,588 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,818 miles

front discs are well worn

Fail 23 Sep 2008 49,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front discs are well worn

Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,604 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 XCU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EK54 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

EK54 XCU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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