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EY04 XYF

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,815 mi
Last recorded193,815 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 XYF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 193,815 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 191,923 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 191,923 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 190,299 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 187,065 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 185,022 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 185,022 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 181,051 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 171,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 160,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 150,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 141,183 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 141,183 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 131,679 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 122,989 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slighly on inner edges

Fail 11 Feb 2015 122,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing slighly on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2014 111,755 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 102,994 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 95,493 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 86,708 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 86,602 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 73,591 miles

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

front tyres starting to feather on edges

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 11 Feb 2009 63,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,448 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 40,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EY04 XYF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY04 XYF, 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 EY04 XYF registered?

EY04 XYF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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