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EN54 HLG

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,016 mi
Last recorded129,016 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 HLG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 129,016 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

grease leaking from o/s/r c. v. joint/flange.

Pass 15 May 2025 125,251 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 122,428 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 119,090 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL 4 hoses to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 117,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF and NSF (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR and NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-tray fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2022 117,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF and NSF (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR and NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2021 111,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 97,320 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 97,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 81,433 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 68,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 68,017 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 63,386 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 63,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,508 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,027 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,648 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 41,338 miles

offside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,757 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,672 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 23,365 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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EN54 HLG is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EN54 HLG, 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 EN54 HLG registered?

EN54 HLG is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is EN54 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN54 HLG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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