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EU54 VRO

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

136,224 mi
Last recorded136,224 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VRO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 136,224 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 135,859 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2024 135,565 miles

Front under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 135,225 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 135,225 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 134,235 miles

Central Front under tray fittede

Pass 25 Jan 2021 134,089 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 133,775 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 133,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 132,874 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Front Shockers Weak

UnderTrays Fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2019 132,874 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Front Shockers Weak

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

UnderTrays Fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 130,224 miles

Both Front Shockers Weak

Engine Cover Fitted

Rear Seats Covered

UnderTrays Fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 126,567 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 126,567 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)

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)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 121,580 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 112,762 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 102,127 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 91,214 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 78,232 miles

o/s wiper slightly smeary but clears screen

signs of wear both front brake discs

Pass 9 Feb 2011 66,041 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 55,991 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner sholder of tread

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 55,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner sholder of tread

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 45,693 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,397 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 35,391 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,375 miles

Oil leak

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 VRO is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VRO, 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 EU54 VRO registered?

EU54 VRO is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is EU54 VRO safe to buy?

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