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BT53 POH

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,599 mi
Last recorded122,599 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 POH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 122,599 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 122,599 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 112,938 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 112,938 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 100,423 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 100,345 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 93,507 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,083 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,182 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 71,315 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 58,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall,but not down to cords

Pass 16 Jan 2007 44,076 miles

2 x rear tyres close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BT53 POH is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT53 POH, 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 BT53 POH registered?

BT53 POH is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 3 February 2004.

Is BT53 POH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 POH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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