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EU54 VPZ

2004 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,754 mi
Last recorded208,754 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VPZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 208,754 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 204,883 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 199,643 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 195,086 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 188,379 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 183,586 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 170,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 153,468 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 6 Oct 2014 153,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Oct 2013 130,171 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 117,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2011 100,981 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 83,494 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Fail 4 Sep 2010 83,322 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 5 Sep 2009 68,509 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 68,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 53,071 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,372 miles

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

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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EU54 VPZ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU54 VPZ, 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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EU54 VPZ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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