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EO54 BXF

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,062 mi
Last recorded96,062 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 BXF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 96,062 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 95,233 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 95,233 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 93,804 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner steering rack arm has slight play

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 92,886 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2022 92,023 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 91,215 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 90,587 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 87,621 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 87,621 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 86,028 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,515 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,972 miles

oil leak

traction control light illuminated

Fail 1 Oct 2015 82,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

traction control light illuminated

Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,455 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,392 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,279 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 62,542 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,268 miles

slight movement in both rear lower arm outer bushes

Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,286 miles

both front and rear brake pads are low

o/s steering arm has got slight play

o/s/r suspencion arm - outer pin and bush have slight play (wishbone)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 52,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear brake pads are low

o/s steering arm has got slight play

o/s/r suspencion arm - outer pin and bush have slight play (wishbone)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,559 miles

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,050 miles

n/s/f jack mounting rubber missing from sill

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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EO54 BXF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 EO54 BXF, 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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What year was EO54 BXF registered?

EO54 BXF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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