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DN54 SVC

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,094 mi
Last recorded138,094 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 SVC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 138,094 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 130,428 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 125,182 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 125,182 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 119,882 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 119,880 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 114,257 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 114,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 112,236 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 106,597 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 100,624 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 94,274 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 87,975 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 87,931 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 80,545 miles

ns rear handbrake readings low

rear lower suspension ball joints slight play rear upper wishbone bushes perished

Fail 16 Jan 2013 80,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o.s.f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2012 71,764 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 70,341 miles

slight play rear hub assembly

Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,604 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,796 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,085 miles

o/s front tyre is low on tread on the inner edge

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 SVC is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SVC, 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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DN54 SVC is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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