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BV54 EPN

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,048 mi
Last recorded152,048 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 EPN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 152,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

car smokes slightly

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2013 130,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 125,721 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 117,513 miles

low effort n/s hand brake

Pass 19 Aug 2010 108,919 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 108,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 100,423 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 84,566 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 62,874 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front and rear tyres worn 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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BV54 EPN is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EPN, 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 BV54 EPN registered?

BV54 EPN is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is BV54 EPN safe to buy?

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