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FE54 XVL

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,071 mi
Last recorded181,071 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 XVL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 181,071 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 164,762 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 147,111 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 130,412 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 121,881 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 114,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 114,948 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 105,517 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

no emissions detected

Fail 22 Nov 2011 105,514 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

no emissions detected

Pass 13 Nov 2010 98,342 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 87,794 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

emission reading 0

front brake pads low

full under body tray fitted

oil leakengine bay area

oil level on min

Fail 16 Oct 2009 87,739 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

emission reading 0

full under body tray fitted

oil level on min

Pass 19 Sep 2008 74,512 miles

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

full under body tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2007 61,293 miles

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.

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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FE54 XVL is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FE54 XVL, 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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FE54 XVL is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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