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DN54 TZX

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,776 mi
Last recorded197,776 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 TZX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 197,776 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 183,262 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 183,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2021 168,113 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 163,815 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2020 163,805 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 May 2019 157,197 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 141,000 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 123,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 123,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 122,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

under trays obscuring some components

Pass 14 May 2016 120,680 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2016 120,680 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 117,802 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 113,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 113,084 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 102,653 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 93,262 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 82,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 82,513 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r light unit cracked

small chips on front screen

Fail 11 Jan 2012 82,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r light unit cracked

small chips on front screen

Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,629 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 72,629 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 62,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 49,646 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,757 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 36,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 TZX is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TZX, 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 TZX registered?

DN54 TZX is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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