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BO54 JAM

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,810 mi
Last recorded166,810 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO54 JAM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 166,810 miles

rear tyres inner edges getting close

Pass 25 Nov 2013 156,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 151,472 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 146,855 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 146,855 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 138,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 138,986 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 9 Nov 2009 125,985 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 76,257 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 75,981 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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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BO54 JAM is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BO54 JAM, 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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What year was BO54 JAM registered?

BO54 JAM is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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