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BF54 MRV

2004 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,550 mi
Last recorded115,550 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 MRV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 115,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 111,023 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 109,896 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 107,670 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 105,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 104,794 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 84,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 84,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 MRV is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF54 MRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF54 MRV registered?

BF54 MRV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is BF54 MRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 MRV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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