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BD54 OGC

2004 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,786 mi
Last recorded139,786 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 OGC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 139,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 123,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo area (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall

Offside Front inner rack arm has slight play

both front discs lipped

handbrake light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2017 123,678 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo area (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall

Offside Front inner rack arm has slight play

both front discs lipped

handbrake light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 98,372 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 98,372 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint ns (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint os (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 81,835 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 77,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 77,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,186 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 71,239 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,013 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 61,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2010 61,800 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 61,049 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2009 45,299 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 34,300 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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BD54 OGC is a 2004 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD54 OGC, 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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BD54 OGC is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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