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FA54 XKN

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

203,908 mi
Last recorded203,908 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 XKN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 203,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 203,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 192,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 192,135 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 184,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 184,163 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 174,270 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 158,005 miles

Both rear lower suspension arm bushes dust covers deteriorated and in poor condition.

N/S/F Flexible brake hose poorly routed/twisted.

N/S/R Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 140,015 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

N/S/F Tyre worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 120,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2016 120,183 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)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 102,916 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,294 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,037 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,726 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 61,058 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 61,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 53,043 miles

Brake discs heavily lipped

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear wash not spraying screen effectively

Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,043 miles

Brake discs heavily lipped

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

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

Rear wash not spraying screen effectively

Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,342 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 43,342 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,572 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 23,734 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 17,874 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 XKN is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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