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DV54 WHT

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,047 mi
Last recorded144,047 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 WHT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 144,047 miles

headlight lenses cloudy

rear brake disks corroded on contact faces

various brake pipes corroding slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2018 144,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

headlight lenses cloudy

rear brake disks corroded on contact faces

various brake pipes corroding slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2017 135,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2017 135,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 125,550 miles

engine under tray damp with oil

rear brake discs heavily pitted

small blow on front to middle of exhaust

Pass 24 Sep 2015 118,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust heat shield cover rattling

Pass 22 Oct 2014 106,202 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 99,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,841 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 90,841 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 88,596 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 88,596 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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 75,269 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 75,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 68,490 miles

hand brake near end of travel

Pass 4 Jan 2010 63,599 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,363 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,962 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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DV54 WHT 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 72.2%.

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 DV54 WHT, 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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DV54 WHT is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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