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EX54 VKK

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,204 mi
Last recorded97,204 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 VKK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 97,204 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 91,468 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 78,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 78,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTTOM FRONT ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTTOM FRONT ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 71,728 miles

EML illuminated

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside front and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front. offside front and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front - larger arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 71,728 miles

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

EML illuminated

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside front and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front. offside front and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front - larger arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 67,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside Front & Offside Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Front & Offside Front - larger suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 67,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside Front & Offside Front - cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside Rear & Offside Rear - bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside Front & Offside Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Front & Offside Front - larger suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 63,712 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 56,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slightly wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 56,296 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slightly wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,866 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,077 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,446 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 39,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,593 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,028 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,850 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,054 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 11,404 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 7,064 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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EX54 VKK is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EX54 VKK, 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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EX54 VKK is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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The MOT history for EX54 VKK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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