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FL54 OBR

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,983 mi
Last recorded128,983 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 OBR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 128,983 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 117,737 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

h/light aims poor

main beam poor

n/s/r stop lamp substitute bulb working

slight h/brake travel

Fail 5 Aug 2015 117,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

h/light aims poor

main beam poor

n/s/r stop lamp substitute bulb working

Pass 5 Jul 2014 95,752 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 86,713 miles

o/s aim poor

oil level low

Fail 12 Aug 2013 86,713 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s aim poor

oil level low

Pass 9 Aug 2012 80,937 miles

Smoke level so low that unable to register on emmissions meter.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,536 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust blow at manifold area

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

noiae on steering when rocked (unable to locate under-trays fitted)

plastic trims on sills

under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,499 miles

exhaust leak around o/s of engine (manifold area)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

noise from o/s of steering rack when steering rocked(unable to locate due under-trays)

plastic trims on sills

under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,231 miles

front brake pads low

lower front bumper damaged

slight exhaust leak from manifold area

Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,689 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 54,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,999 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,737 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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FL54 OBR is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey 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 FL54 OBR, 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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FL54 OBR is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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