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DG54 RON

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

165,111 mi
Last recorded165,111 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 RON
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 165,111 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 143,782 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 132,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes poor (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 123,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 113,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 92,228 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 83,453 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 83,432 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 72,232 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 60,016 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,828 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,301 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,516 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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DG54 RON is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DG54 RON, 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 DG54 RON registered?

DG54 RON is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is DG54 RON safe to buy?

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