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BT54 LOA

2004 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,023 mi
Last recorded178,023 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LOA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 178,023 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 178,023 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 169,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 119,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 161,752 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

air suspension fault on computer

osr tyre worn badly on inner shoulder

Fail 24 Feb 2017 161,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

air suspension fault on computer

osr tyre worn badly on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Mar 2016 156,518 miles

plastic covers on underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Mar 2016 156,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic covers on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2015 148,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 141,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 135,600 miles

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2012 133,191 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 127,305 miles

a number of centre brake lights not working

Fail 14 Dec 2010 127,305 miles

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

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

a number of centre brake lights not working

Pass 3 Dec 2009 115,242 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 115,242 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 103,047 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 91,062 miles

n/s rear tyre worn very low

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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BT54 LOA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT54 LOA, 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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BT54 LOA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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