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BK54 JSU

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

131,344 mi
Last recorded131,344 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 JSU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 131,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 124,575 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn inner bush splitting. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn inner bush splitting. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 116,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 109,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 100,118 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad warning sensor broken

Slight oil leak from diff pinion oil seal

Pass 12 Mar 2018 91,006 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 245/40/18 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 245/40/18 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,028 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,739 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,658 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 41,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,768 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,834 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,998 miles

nearside and offside front worn on inner edges advise

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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BK54 JSU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BK54 JSU, 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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BK54 JSU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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