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AX54 LCN

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,392 mi
Last recorded152,392 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 LCN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 152,392 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

T P M warning light on

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge tread

Fail 4 Dec 2020 152,392 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

T P M warning light on

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge tread

Pass 26 Nov 2019 147,061 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 26 Nov 2019 147,060 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

front brake disc wearing

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 14 Nov 2018 140,961 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine covers, under trays & side sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2018 140,961 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine covers, under trays & side sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 134,981 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

engine cover under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2017 134,981 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

engine cover under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 129,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

all tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2016 129,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

all tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2016 129,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 126,469 miles

tyre waning lamp on

Pass 7 Nov 2014 122,726 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 119,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 119,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 114,620 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2011 110,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Nov 2011 110,853 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,674 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 99,990 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 80,989 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 18 Sep 2007 58,324 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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AX54 LCN is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AX54 LCN, 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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AX54 LCN is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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