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HD54 EYK

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,033 mi
Last recorded146,033 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 EYK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 146,033 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Off side and near side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side and near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Off side and near side head lamps Light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 28 Jun 2019 140,821 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 140,750 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 135,040 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 128,232 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 128,232 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 116,883 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 108,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 108,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 100,153 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 91,333 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 80,984 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 70,653 miles

unable to fully inspect floor and sills due to plastic covers

Pass 24 Nov 2009 59,531 miles

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

unable to fully inspect floor and sills due to plastic covers

Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,673 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2007 36,265 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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HD54 EYK is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HD54 EYK, 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 HD54 EYK registered?

HD54 EYK is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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