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2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,353 mi
Last recorded162,353 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 CFU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 162,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 149,253 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 136,345 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 132,541 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 128,927 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 128,927 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 124,110 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 124,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 121,000 miles

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT ARM LOWER BALL JOINTS

Fail 16 Nov 2017 120,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT ARM LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 16 Nov 2016 116,133 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 107,725 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 102,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray damp possible oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 97,111 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 90,911 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 84,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 72,626 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 62,570 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 62,570 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 50,459 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,877 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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BN54 CFU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BN54 CFU, 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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BN54 CFU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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