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DK54 XBT

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,780 mi
Last recorded157,780 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 XBT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 157,780 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 157,776 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 137,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 132,399 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 126,576 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2019 121,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 121,567 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 112,102 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 96,693 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,412 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 85,655 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 85,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 82,647 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 78,253 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,679 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 68,349 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,977 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 59,316 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,978 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 47,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,883 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,280 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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DK54 XBT is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DK54 XBT, 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 DK54 XBT registered?

DK54 XBT is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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