MOT Status
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245,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES
1/ SLIGHT CRACK IN N/S/F WINDSCREEN
2/ SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM UNDER BONNET
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
1/ SLIGHT CRACK IN N/S/F WINDSCREEN
2/ SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM UNDER BONNET
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
1/ O/S/F + BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES ALL STARTING TO CRACK AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS
1/ SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT EXHAUST 2/ ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 3/ CHIP IN N/S/F WINDSCREEN
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
1/ SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT EXHAUST 2/ ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 3/ CHIP IN N/S/F WINDSCREEN
1/ CHIP N/S IN WINDSCREEN 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
1/ CHIP IN N/S WINDSCREEN 2/ SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM MANIFOLD AREA
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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BL54 DXR is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 DXR, 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 DXR is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 December 2004.
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