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BG54 VTU

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,084 mi
Last recorded84,084 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 VTU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 84,084 miles

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

Offside Front tire wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,239 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,721 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Oct 2015 82,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 76,227 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 65,460 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,280 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,240 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,563 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,707 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,762 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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BG54 VTU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VTU, 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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What year was BG54 VTU registered?

BG54 VTU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is BG54 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 VTU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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