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EN54 HLK

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,473 mi
Last recorded141,473 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 HLK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 141,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2022 141,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 133,271 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 127,910 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 120,546 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 113,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 108,979 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 101,674 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 95,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 95,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,400 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 82,071 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

air bag light on

Pass 23 Jan 2013 82,071 miles

air bag light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 74,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

F/N/S Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Upper Bush detached

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,676 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 67,676 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 59,893 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 59,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,812 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 47,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

full belly pan fitted cant see body and steering parts fully

rear brake pads wearing

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 HLK is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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