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BF54 HZB

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,610 mi
Last recorded190,610 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 HZB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 190,610 miles

Aircon belt heavily worn and noisey in operation

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

Heavy engine oil leak back of cylinder head

Offside Headlight Dip Beam Pattern only just Visible

Fail 6 Apr 2020 190,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Aircon belt heavily worn and noisey in operation

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

Heavy engine oil leak back of cylinder head

Offside Headlight Dip Beam Pattern only just Visible

Pass 15 Mar 2019 177,855 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 162,597 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 141,267 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 120,610 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)

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 100,174 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 99,951 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs lipped

Front inner brake pads look low

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 79,809 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,311 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,223 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,698 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,085 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 41,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear tyre has deep cut in side wall greater than 25mm

Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,762 miles

slight damage to body work.

tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 225/50/17Y.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,992 miles

both front tyres now new

both front tyres wearing on outer edges, tyre tread depths; both front 4.0mm, both rear 6.0mm, 225/50/17y/w

Fail 11 Aug 2008 30,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on outer edges, tyre tread depths; both front 4.0mm, both rear 6.0mm, 225/50/17y/w

Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,023 miles

TYRES 22550R17Y n/s/f 6.0mm o/s/f 5.0mm n/s/r 2.0mm o/s/r 3.0mm spare is space saver

n/s/f tyre approaching limit on edges (2.0mm) o/s/f tyre approaching limit outer edge (2.0mm) and slightly out of shape inner edge, n/s/r tyre below limit inner edge (1.0mm) o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

various dents and screatches to car, mark on rear centre passenger belt webbing, slight corrosion near edges of inner faces on front brake discs, n/s handbrake squeeking when used, emissions too low to regester on tetsting machine

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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BF54 HZB is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF54 HZB, 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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BF54 HZB is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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