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BV54 BPO

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,443 mi
Last recorded71,443 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 BPO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 71,443 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 71,424 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,610 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,608 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,577 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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BV54 BPO is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV54 BPO registered?

BV54 BPO is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is BV54 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV54 BPO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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