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FM53 UVW

2004 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

197,638 mi
Last recorded197,638 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 UVW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 197,638 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 197,609 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 195,745 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 195,615 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 174,391 miles

Cut in sidewall, O/S/F tyre, cords not exposed.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 174,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt As Marked. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Cut in sidewall, O/S/F tyre, cords not exposed.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 170,152 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle has orange front side lights along with white

Windows tinted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 170,095 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

front propshaft rubber coupling worn

Pass 24 Feb 2014 161,591 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 153,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 141,819 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 126,019 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 112,141 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 94,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 73,666 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 72,969 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 54,736 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)

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 UVW is a 2004 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FM53 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

FM53 UVW is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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