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BN54 TZR

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,436 mi
Last recorded129,436 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 TZR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2024 129,436 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 113,930 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 107,228 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 102,956 miles

Nearside Rear 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 rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 97,213 miles

rear tyres slight wear on edges,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2019 96,037 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 95,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,147 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 86,489 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,227 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 75,355 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 73,423 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,188 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,527 miles

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

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 27 Jan 2010 62,858 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)

brake warning lights on dash stay on

Pass 30 Jan 2009
Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,794 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 54,334 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 TZR is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TZR, 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 TZR registered?

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

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