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BL54 DXC

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,759 mi
Last recorded146,759 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 DXC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 146,759 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 146,753 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective HEADLAMP LENS DETERIATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 136,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 136,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 126,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 111,070 miles

Front brake discs worn

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2017 111,067 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake discs worn

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 94,562 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2016 94,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 93,449 miles

Emissions Level To Low To Receive Data

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Engine Oily

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower Effort (3.7.B.6b)

Oil Level On Minimum

Fail 17 Jun 2016 93,449 miles

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

Emissions Level To Low To Receive Data

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Engine Oily

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower Effort (3.7.B.6b)

Oil Level On Minimum

Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,460 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 73,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 67,367 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,573 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,205 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 54,084 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 54,084 miles

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

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

both front tyres are slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,276 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,273 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,815 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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BL54 DXC is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BL54 DXC, 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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BL54 DXC is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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