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FM53 ANU

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,690 mi
Last recorded163,690 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 ANU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 163,690 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 131,183 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 117,245 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,814 miles

Front wipers smearing when tested and stone chips to front screen

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever and offside rear brake slighty sticking

NOTE: Fuel level was very low at time of test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 169,779 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 143,988 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 116,011 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 116,009 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 88,934 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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FM53 ANU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FM53 ANU, 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 FM53 ANU registered?

FM53 ANU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is FM53 ANU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 ANU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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