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DN54 UWG

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

193,501 mi
Last recorded193,501 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 UWG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 193,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring varios testable items

Pass 9 Aug 2021 184,914 miles

Front under tray is obstructing full inspection

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 171,061 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 171,057 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 166,428 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 149,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 130,125 miles

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

under covers fitted to whole underside , unable to see main brake pipes properly

Fail 26 Jul 2017 130,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under covers fitted to whole underside , unable to see main brake pipes properly

Pass 2 Aug 2016 205,840 miles

Extensive covers in engine bay and under floor hiding many components.

Nearside Front EXTENSIVE outer side wall kerb damage to tyre - no ply's visible

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

Offside Considerable play to steering rack inner joint - BORDERLINE PASS - REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn as vehicle is automatic key cant be removed when not in park however repair is strongly recommended. (3.1.5)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 205,840 miles

Extensive covers in engine bay and under floor hiding many components.

Nearside Front EXTENSIVE outer side wall kerb damage to tyre - no ply's visible

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Considerable play to steering rack inner joint - BORDERLINE PASS - REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn as vehicle is automatic key cant be removed when not in park however repair is strongly recommended. (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 125,870 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 118,420 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 107,366 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 107,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 98,333 miles

both rear tyres on wear markers

Pass 26 Oct 2011 88,518 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,502 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 65,222 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 64,446 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 52,092 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 52,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre has cut to sidewall but cords not exposed

Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,494 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 UWG is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

DN54 UWG is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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