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HF54 MLJ

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

174,163 mi
Last recorded174,163 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 MLJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 174,163 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated could do with some adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 169,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside and offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 157,566 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH REAR OUTER JOINT CUPS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH UPPER OUTER REAR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 157,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH REAR OUTER JOINT CUPS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH UPPER OUTER REAR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 147,021 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 135,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 129,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 125,598 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 114,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 103,662 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 87,234 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 80,617 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,515 miles

headlights cloudy

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2012 56,455 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 51,671 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on 3mm

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 51,475 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres getting low on 3mm

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,093 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,912 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 18,410 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 16,660 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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HF54 MLJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HF54 MLJ, 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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HF54 MLJ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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