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EY54 HZA

2004 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,557 mi
Last recorded108,557 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 HZA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,557 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 105,992 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both side (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 102,989 miles

under trays

Pass 22 Oct 2018 98,492 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 98,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 96,731 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 96,728 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 90,530 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,539 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 72,064 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 62,728 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 62,728 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 11 Oct 2012 52,977 miles

nearside front outer position light intermitant

Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,145 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,657 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,690 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 25,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,596 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,526 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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EY54 HZA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EY54 HZA, 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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EY54 HZA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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