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BL54 DXY

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,836 mi
Last recorded122,836 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 122,836 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 122,831 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear 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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 121,168 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 121,092 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 111,146 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 109,116 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 109,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 102,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 95,817 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 90,088 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,195 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 75,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,591 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,035 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 21,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Jan 2007 10,036 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 DXY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DXY, 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 DXY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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