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BL54 DXR

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

245,009 mi
Last recorded245,009 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 DXR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 245,009 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 245,009 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 237,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 221,196 miles

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))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 221,029 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 204,482 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 191,304 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 179,432 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 175,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 175,210 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 171,147 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 171,147 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2017 166,975 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Pass 27 May 2016 160,585 miles

1/ SLIGHT CRACK IN N/S/F WINDSCREEN

2/ SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM UNDER BONNET

Fail 27 May 2016 160,585 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

1/ SLIGHT CRACK IN N/S/F WINDSCREEN

2/ SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM UNDER BONNET

Pass 11 Feb 2015 156,520 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 156,520 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 152,101 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 152,101 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 147,150 miles

1/ CHIP N/S IN WINDSCREEN 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 8 Feb 2012 138,981 miles

1/ CHIP IN N/S WINDSCREEN 2/ SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM MANIFOLD AREA

Pass 8 Feb 2011 127,777 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 127,723 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 117,213 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 109,870 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 104,450 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 104,441 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 96,353 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 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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