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EX54 ZRO

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,353 mi
Last recorded166,353 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 166,353 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 163,565 miles

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST MEETS MIN REQUIREMENTS. PASSED AT 18% MIN REQUIREMENTS ARE 16%.FURTHER INSPECTION REQUIRED AT SOME POINT.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 160,617 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 156,177 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 156,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of wheel ( marked in yellow ) (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area ? (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 151,297 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 143,908 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 135,804 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 120,256 miles

both rear tyres wearing low (3mm)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 120,256 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)

both rear tyres wearing low (3mm)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,545 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 78,124 miles

FULL FRONT TO REAR UNDER BODY COVERS FITED MANY ITEMS UNABLE TO INSPECT

NEAR SIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYERS WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 78,011 miles

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

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

FULL FRONT TO REAR UNDER BODY COVERS FITED MANY ITEMS UNABLE TO INSPECT

NEAR SIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYERS WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,282 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,476 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,637 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,725 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 31,707 miles

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

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 ZRO is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX54 ZRO, 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 ZRO is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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