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FM53 UKU

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

210,963 mi
Last recorded210,963 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 UKU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 210,963 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 210,963 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 201,639 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML on

Windscreen damaged outside 'A' by more than 40mm, but not affecting view

Pass 20 Jun 2015 183,196 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 168,348 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 164,171 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 159,914 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 154,133 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 139,485 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge but not serious

Fail 27 Jan 2010 139,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 119,102 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 98,541 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 73,493 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 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.

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