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AD54 BXF

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,172 mi
Last recorded104,172 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 BXF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 104,172 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 103,887 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 102,481 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 99,836 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel arch liner insecure and touching tyre slightly on full lock

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 98,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 97,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 96,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,133 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre X2 ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2454018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 94,132 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre X2 ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2454018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 92,818 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,249 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 87,844 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,197 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 84,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 81,919 miles

O/S/F WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

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

PLAY IN BOTH INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

Fail 14 Mar 2013 81,887 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

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

PLAY IN BOTH INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,192 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2012 77,184 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front 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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 22 Feb 2011 67,421 miles

all tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre going out of shape

Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,022 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,780 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 34,742 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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AD54 BXF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AD54 BXF, 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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AD54 BXF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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