MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
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FA54 MLF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FA54 MLF, 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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FA54 MLF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 12 November 2004.
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