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ET53 PXH

2004 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

172,287 mi
Last recorded172,287 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 PXH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 172,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 166,574 miles

Offside Front Fluid residue on ABS pump and pipes

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 166,574 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid residue on ABS pump and pipes

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 158,951 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 158,951 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 151,213 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 151,213 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 145,408 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads starting to brake up (3.5.1g)

Vehicle has engine cover fitted unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay

Vehicle has under trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2016 142,369 miles

play in rear lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 3 Aug 2016 142,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

play in rear lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2015 132,667 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 132,667 miles

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

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

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

nsf drop link worn

Pass 1 Aug 2014 123,456 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 123,456 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 115,654 miles

osf lower sus arm front bush soft

repair to osr door sill unable to ascertain quality as plastic covered

slight play rear sus bushes

Fail 30 Jul 2013 115,654 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)

slight play rear sus bushes

osf lower sus arm front bush soft

repair to osr door sill unable to ascertain quality as plastic covered

Pass 22 Dec 2011 103,289 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 93,068 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 4 Jan 2011 93,068 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 21 Dec 2009 81,063 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 70,843 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 62,545 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 49,728 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 PXH is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ET53 PXH, 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 ET53 PXH registered?

ET53 PXH is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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