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BL54 MCD

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,329 mi
Last recorded73,329 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 MCD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 73,329 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 73,275 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 63,742 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2021 63,740 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 61,787 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 61,787 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 60,390 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 59,550 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,987 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,816 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 50,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 50,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 42,744 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges and are perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 42,743 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front tyres worn on inside edges and are perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 36,366 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 34,821 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,991 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,937 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,756 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 18,021 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 13,331 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 MCD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MCD, 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 MCD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 10 October 2004.

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