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BU54 WCA

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

106,045 mi
Last recorded106,045 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 WCA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 106,045 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 105,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 99,301 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 88,405 miles

front brake disc worn

Pass 6 Oct 2015 83,335 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 68,892 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 52,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 52,320 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,349 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,673 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,202 miles

Rear discs corroded slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,890 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,683 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,978 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,095 miles

air bag and seat belt warning light on

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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BU54 WCA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BU54 WCA, 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 BU54 WCA registered?

BU54 WCA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 15 November 2004.

Is BU54 WCA safe to buy?

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