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EX54 OGV

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,116 mi
Last recorded107,116 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 OGV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 107,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak BAD (under car wet ) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 107,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak BAD (under car wet ) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 92,534 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 92,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 83,585 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 83,585 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Rear Exhaust back box mount broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,673 miles

Front washers weak to screen but sufficient water to screen.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear exhaust box mount broken but exhaust adequately supported.

Tyre pressure warning lamp on indicating a fault.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,439 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,222 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)

Offside front tyre distorted on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,386 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,198 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,394 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,736 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 29,736 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,339 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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EX54 OGV is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EX54 OGV, 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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EX54 OGV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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