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ET53 BWP

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,654 mi
Last recorded94,654 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 BWP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 94,654 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 63,838 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 63,805 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,436 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,052 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,838 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 11,067 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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ET53 BWP is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ET53 BWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET53 BWP registered?

ET53 BWP is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is ET53 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 BWP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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