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EO04 NLF

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

107,770 mi
Last recorded107,770 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 NLF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 107,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 107,927 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 104,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output + water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 100,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure wing indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 94,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges - 225/50/17 URGENT ATTENTION!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges - 225/50/17 URGENT ATTENTION!!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 89,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 84,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,761 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 64,050 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 39,324 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked at tread

Offside Rear tyre worn low

child seat fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,125 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,457 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,853 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,855 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,351 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,139 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,592 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,413 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 16,740 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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EO04 NLF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EO04 NLF, 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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EO04 NLF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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