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FJ54 BWM

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,135 mi
Last recorded152,135 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 BWM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 152,135 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 147,302 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 108,818 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,093 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 97,093 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 96,148 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 96,148 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 83,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front coil spring not fitted within manufacturers instructions

offside front coil spring not fitted within manufacturers instructions

Fail 7 Jan 2011 70,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

airbag light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

windows tinted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 70,638 miles

airbag light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

windows tinted

Pass 14 Dec 2009 64,540 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2009 64,540 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2008 52,884 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 52,884 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 39,558 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)

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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FJ54 BWM is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ54 BWM, 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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What year was FJ54 BWM registered?

FJ54 BWM is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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