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DU54 EXZ

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,312 mi
Last recorded182,312 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 EXZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 182,312 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 171,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear next to the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 169,022 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 169,022 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 164,742 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 157,515 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 157,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' all objects hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 152,291 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 152,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 146,746 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 146,674 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 136,585 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 123,745 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 109,617 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 101,842 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 86,994 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 82,491 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 66,267 miles

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

under inspection covers fitted

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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DU54 EXZ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DU54 EXZ, 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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DU54 EXZ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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