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EN04 VGL

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

172,698 mi
Last recorded172,698 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 VGL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 172,698 miles

Air suspension (n/s/r) dropped. (possible airbag)

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear upper, rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play in ball joint

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

Rear wiper split.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded.

n/s/f suspension arm (lower rear arm) has slight play.

n/s/r and o/s/r subframe bushes worn/partially unbonded.

Fail 10 Mar 2023 172,537 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper arm (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Air suspension (n/s/r) dropped. (possible airbag)

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Rear wiper split.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded.

n/s/f suspension arm (lower rear arm) has slight play.

n/s/r and o/s/r subframe bushes worn/partially unbonded.

Pass 11 Mar 2022 165,964 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1000-1500 miles remaining approximately. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper split.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f suspension arm (lower rear arm) has slight play.

n/s/r and o/s/r subframe bushes worn/peeling slightly.

n/s/r upper suspension arm (front arm) ball joint has slight play.

Fail 4 Mar 2022 165,887 miles

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

Offside 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))

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1000-1500 miles remaining approximately. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper split.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f suspension arm (lower rear arm) has slight play.

n/s/r and o/s/r subframe bushes worn/peeling slightly.

n/s/r upper suspension arm (front arm) ball joint has slight play.

Pass 19 Mar 2021 158,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower , rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tyre wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tyre wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear subframe bushes worn/ peeling slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2021 158,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joiner to n/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower, rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joiner to o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower , rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tyre wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tyre wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear subframe bushes worn/ peeling slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2020 154,049 miles

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

Offside Front head light cloudy

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front lower, front arms inner bushes worn

Fail 9 Mar 2020 154,049 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front head light cloudy

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front lower, front arms inner bushes worn

Pass 6 Mar 2019 145,653 miles

Both rear brake pipes becoming corroded.

Both rear lower arm (front bushes) deteriorated.

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

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

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

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

Rear pads 3000-4000 miles approximately.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f headlight clouded.

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Fail 6 Mar 2019 145,653 miles

Both rear brake pipes becoming corroded.

Both rear lower arm (front bushes) deteriorated.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

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

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

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

Rear pads 3000-4000 miles approximately.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f headlight clouded.

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 137,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both o/s front and n/s front ,front lower arms, inner bushes becoming unbonded/weak resulting in slight movement when braking

engine warning light illuminated

Fail 28 Mar 2018 137,498 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both o/s front and n/s front ,front lower arms, inner bushes becoming unbonded/weak resulting in slight movement when braking

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 10 Mar 2017 129,476 miles

both rear suspension lower arms,front inner bushes slightly unbonded

chip in windscreen

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

front to o.s rear brake hose,brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 121,676 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 112,470 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 12,468 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,302 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from steering under tray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2013 94,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 94,424 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,414 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 86,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 75,533 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,218 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 58,218 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,014 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,316 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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EN04 VGL is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EN04 VGL, 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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EN04 VGL is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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