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BL54 DXK

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

193,709 mi
Last recorded193,709 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 DXK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 193,709 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 187,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 179,079 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 163,393 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 156,863 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 156,863 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 148,955 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 144,783 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 140,928 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 136,407 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 132,183 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 124,426 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 96,047 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 95,704 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 70,319 miles

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 DXK is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BL54 DXK, 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 BL54 DXK registered?

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

Is BL54 DXK safe to buy?

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