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EY53 VRZ

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

217,213 mi
Last recorded217,213 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 VRZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 217,213 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 211,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 202,613 miles

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

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2022 192,077 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2021 174,745 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray and engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2021 174,745 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 170,181 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 170,181 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 162,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 154,598 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 154,598 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2017 145,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 125,226 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 110,973 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 100,681 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 100,519 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 89,824 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 78,929 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 67,180 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 56,316 miles

Both rear tyres on 2mm tread.

Pass 6 May 2009 44,794 miles

Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,171 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 35,171 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 18,414 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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EY53 VRZ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EY53 VRZ, 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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What year was EY53 VRZ registered?

EY53 VRZ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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