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BN54 NKH

2004 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,710 mi
Last recorded136,710 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 NKH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 136,710 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 136,710 miles

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 130,555 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 130,555 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 115,754 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 115,754 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 105,398 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Sep 2008 85,506 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 4 Sep 2008 85,482 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2007 66,314 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 NKH is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN54 NKH, 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 NKH registered?

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

Is BN54 NKH safe to buy?

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