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EY54 HVU

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,592 mi
Last recorded131,592 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 HVU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 131,592 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 106,774 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 106,774 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 101,426 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 101,171 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 94,998 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 94,988 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 91,193 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 91,193 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 87,150 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tyre pressure monitor indicates a fault. VTS does not fail this at the moment

Pass 27 Feb 2013 83,166 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 83,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,326 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 69,992 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,220 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,793 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,611 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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EY54 HVU 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY54 HVU, 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 EY54 HVU registered?

EY54 HVU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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