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BN54 NJO

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

209,209 mi
Last recorded209,209 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 NJO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 209,209 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 4 Jul 2019 209,209 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 202,875 miles

Both auxialry belts heavily perished

Front both sides control arm bushes heavily deteriorated

Misting of oil around diff

Nearside Rear Brake flexi hose heavily deteriorated (change as soon as possible)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar has play in ball joint

Nearside front headlight lense faded

Nearside front tyre starting to tear on inner wall

Offside Rear Brake flexi hose deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in front anti roll bar D bushes

Play in offside inner rack arm

Rear Nearside and offside bushes deteriorated

Rear shock bushes deteriorated

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front arb link

Undetrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Windscreen has stone chip damage

Fail 12 Jun 2018 202,875 miles

Both auxialry belts heavily perished

Front both sides control arm bushes heavily deteriorated

Misting of oil around diff

Nearside Rear Brake flexi hose heavily deteriorated (change as soon as possible)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar has play in ball joint

Nearside front headlight lense faded

Nearside front tyre starting to tear on inner wall

Offside Rear Brake flexi hose deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in front anti roll bar D bushes

Play in offside inner rack arm

Rear Nearside and offside bushes deteriorated

Rear shock bushes deteriorated

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front arb link

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Cleared via diagnostics occupancy sensor glitch (7.1.6 (a))

Undetrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Windscreen has stone chip damage

Pass 24 Jun 2017 197,699 miles

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Offside Rear tie bar slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2016 189,422 miles

Oil leak ()

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 178,719 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 145,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 145,476 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 130,108 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 6 Sep 2012 115,028 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 99,651 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 85,574 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,729 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Sep 2008 54,534 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,274 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 NJO is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN54 NJO registered?

BN54 NJO is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is BN54 NJO safe to buy?

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