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EF54 FCY

2004 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,584 mi
Last recorded194,584 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 FCY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 194,584 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 184,411 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 184,410 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Wheel nut(s) missing both front (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 183,838 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 175,804 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 162,426 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)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 162,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 14 Nov 2011 145,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 130,252 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 110,766 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 94,160 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 73,857 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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EF54 FCY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF54 FCY, 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 EF54 FCY registered?

EF54 FCY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is EF54 FCY safe to buy?

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