MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Mudguard insecure fouling tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
front coil springs corroding
outer sills dented both sides
rear floor panel corroded
Front registration plate missing placed on dashboard (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective pivot lever broken (1.7.2)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported both sides (3.6.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Mudguard insecure fouling tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
brake pads wear sensor lamp illuminated and front sensor damaged and rear one disconnected
front coil springs corroding
outer sills dented both sides
rear floor panel corroded
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
EML on
Windscreen damaged outside 'A' by more than 40mm, but not affecting view
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge but not serious
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge but not serious
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM53 UKU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 FM53 UKU, 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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FM53 UKU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 January 2004.
Is FM53 UKU safe to buy?
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