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DG54 SSJ

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

170,163 mi
Last recorded170,163 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 SSJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 170,163 miles

BOTH FRON DROPLINKS ADVISORY

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 163,823 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 149,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 134,510 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 123,695 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 118,707 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 111,385 miles

o/s (drivers) front tyre is on legal limit

srs shows a fault, passengers airbag is off

Pass 11 Sep 2013 105,902 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 92,098 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 81,251 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 81,251 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,128 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,459 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 SSJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DG54 SSJ, 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 SSJ registered?

DG54 SSJ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is DG54 SSJ safe to buy?

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