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FL54 PSY

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,772 mi
Last recorded199,772 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 199,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2018 199,356 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Cv boot has slight cracking but stll holding grease

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has kerb damage but cords not exposed

Pass 2 Feb 2017 194,128 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2017 194,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S/R Tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2016 182,209 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 161,252 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 161,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 136,828 miles

advise front brake disc corrodedon inner surface

offside and nearside rear brake flexi pipes starting to perish

Fail 9 Mar 2014 136,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise front brake disc corrodedon inner surface

advise oil marks on lower engine cover

offside and nearside rear brake flexi pipes starting to perish

Pass 15 Feb 2013 131,807 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have uneven wear.

offside steering rack end has slight play at inner fixing.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 118,824 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 2 Sep 2011 115,844 miles

Both rear tyres are going bold on the very inner edge.

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 115,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres are going bold on the very inner edge.

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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 26 Aug 2010 102,625 miles

slight movement in offside rackend

slight movement in rear subrame bushes

Pass 28 Oct 2009 99,997 miles

Front brake discs/pads worn, borderline

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 99,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs/pads worn, borderline

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 91,143 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 70,263 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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 PSY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FL54 PSY, 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 PSY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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