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BV54 BNA

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,896 mi
Last recorded141,896 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 BNA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 141,896 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 141,866 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 135,655 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 123,699 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 May 2015 114,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 114,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 104,683 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 95,891 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 86,197 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 86,197 miles

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

1 of 2 reflectors missing on nearside rear of vehicle

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,479 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 62,314 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 49,784 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,780 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 40,869 miles

piece of metal in n/s/r tyre

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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BV54 BNA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV54 BNA, 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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BV54 BNA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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