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BK54 OAE

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,922 mi
Last recorded178,922 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 OAE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 178,922 miles

engine oil is over filled

nearside front brake pad sensor adrift

oil leak from engine / gearbox areas

parking brake lever shows signs of travel

Fail 23 Jul 2012 178,820 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine oil is over filled

nearside front brake pad sensor adrift

oil leak from engine / gearbox areas

parking brake lever shows signs of travel

Pass 4 Aug 2011 168,603 miles

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

engine oil level is overfilled on dipstick

hissing sound coming from front exhaust system

offside door mirror glass deteriorating

fumes entering into car on tick over

Fail 27 Jul 2011 168,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

engine oil level is overfilled on dipstick

offside door mirror glass deteriorating

offside front and nearside front brake discs worn on faces

Pass 12 Aug 2010 150,920 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 142,242 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 112,412 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 112,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 76,925 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 76,925 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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 OAE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK54 OAE, 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 BK54 OAE registered?

BK54 OAE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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