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BJ54 BBV

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,976 mi
Last recorded117,976 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 BBV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 117,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 117,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,732 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 99,337 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,410 miles

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 80,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,048 miles

the vehicle has engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 58,288 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

fuel cap seal cracking

nsf washer jet off aim

oil leak on gearbox

rear exhaust section mounting broken

Fail 15 Oct 2014 58,288 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

fuel cap seal cracking

nsf washer jet off aim

oil leak on gearbox

rear exhaust section mounting broken

Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,531 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Front wipers smear slightly and judder accross screen

Fuel cap seal splitting slightly

NSf tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSr tyre slight cut in tread

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,213 miles

Both front brake discs pitted/corroded

NSF tyre slight cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSF tyre slight cut in tread

Pass 14 Oct 2011 25,072 miles

both front discs corroded slightly

osf headlamp and indicator condensated

rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,001 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,376 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both front discs slightly corroded on inner face

rear exhaust section bracket corroded and broken off box, but exhaust still adequately supported.

slight cracking on fuel cap seal

Fail 22 Jun 2010 24,374 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both front discs have slight corrotion on inner faces

fuel cap seal slightly cracking

rear exhaust mounting broken off back box

Fail 21 Jun 2010 24,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both front discs have slight corrotion on inner faces

fuel cap seal slightly cracking

rear exhaust mounting broken off back box

Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 23,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,726 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 20,905 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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BJ54 BBV is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJ54 BBV, 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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BJ54 BBV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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