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EN53 LRL

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,136 mi
Last recorded98,136 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 LRL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 98,136 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 89,224 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,861 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Offside Front slight play in track rod

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Pass 16 Oct 2015 82,057 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 82,057 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 75,679 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front and rear offside brake pipes have light corrosion.

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge and has a cut in tread

Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,455 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,001 miles

nearside front tyre cracking in treads and slight outer wall damage.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and nail in tread.

offside front tyre cracking in treads.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

slight play in offside steering rack.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,567 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,322 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,637 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,307 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,389 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,364 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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EN53 LRL is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EN53 LRL, 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 EN53 LRL registered?

EN53 LRL is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is EN53 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 LRL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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