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DN54 LMM

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,573 mi
Last recorded171,573 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 LMM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 171,573 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 171,570 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 162,654 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 248,873 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 142,846 miles

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

advise full undertray fitted not allowing full inspec tion of all componets

advise offside front tyre has slight knick on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Dec 2012 134,062 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 123,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2011 123,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

strong advise offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 29 Nov 2010 111,009 miles

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

n/s front tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 26 Nov 2010 110,951 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s front tyre bald on inside edge

o/s rear tyre worn on insde edge

Pass 23 Nov 2009 100,577 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 79,240 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 55,267 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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DN54 LMM is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DN54 LMM, 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 DN54 LMM registered?

DN54 LMM is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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The MOT history for DN54 LMM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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