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BG54 JVP

2004 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

236,976 mi
Last recorded236,976 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 JVP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 236,976 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on the inner tread

Offside front tyre worn slightly on the outer tread

Sump tray covered in oil

Fail 22 Nov 2016 236,976 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Ball joint facing up (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on the inner tread

Offside front tyre worn slightly on the outer tread

Sump tray covered in oil

Pass 11 Nov 2015 213,231 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 213,231 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 188,168 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 165,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre's on limit of 1.6mm of tread

Pass 27 Oct 2012 155,445 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 148,177 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily at inner shoulders.

Splits appearing around inner sidewall of OSF tyre.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 131,958 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 114,514 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 94,517 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,320 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 71,309 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)

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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BG54 JVP is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG54 JVP, 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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BG54 JVP is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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