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FA54 PDK

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,274 mi
Last recorded182,274 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 PDK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2023 182,274 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure screw in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 168,774 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 168,661 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 158,780 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 158,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 143,443 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o./s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated n/o/s (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/n/s rear ,front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 143,443 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o./s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated n/o/s (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/n/s rear ,front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 130,465 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 123,443 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 115,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% intermittent (1.2.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside number plate light dull

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 99,913 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,969 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,990 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 86,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 78,135 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,673 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,692 miles

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

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

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 Sep 2007 44,406 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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FA54 PDK is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FA54 PDK, 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 PDK is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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