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BT54 LOH

2004 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,369 mi
Last recorded150,369 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LOH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 150,369 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 134,373 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 134,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 128,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Low Effort - Requirements Only Just Met

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Axle Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 128,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 125,906 miles

Front tyres slightly out of shape inner edges

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive creates a pool of oil of 60mm within specified time /only just met requirements advise repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2018 125,905 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front tyres slightly out of shape inner edges

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive creates a pool of oil of 60mm within specified time /only just met requirements advise repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency uneven

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 122,552 miles

engine oil leak

front discs corroded and lipped

front inner brake pads worn low

handbrake effort uneven

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

rear inner brake pads low

Fail 21 Jul 2017 122,552 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

front discs corroded and lipped

front inner brake pads worn low

handbrake effort uneven

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

rear inner brake pads low

Pass 30 Jul 2016 121,013 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 105,266 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre - tyre also has a cut not deep enough to reach cords

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 96,206 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre - tyre also has a cut not deep enough to reach cords

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,806 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,847 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,553 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,680 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,671 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,431 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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BT54 LOH is a 2004 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LOH, 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 LOH is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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