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BN54 TXH

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

189,030 mi
Last recorded189,030 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 TXH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 189,030 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 189,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 188,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak AFTERMARKET (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive RECOMMENDED URGENT HEALTH CHECK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT VERY SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting Crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT VERY SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 185,597 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 180,308 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 167,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Nov 2021 153,491 miles

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 142,000 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 126,173 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 126,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,188 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 107,632 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 107,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 99,369 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 96,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,726 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 83,043 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2013 83,038 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2011 77,952 miles

handbrake inbalance n/s low

tread of n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,678 miles

handbrake inbalanced, n/s low

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,682 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,071 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,734 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 TXH is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TXH, 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 TXH is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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