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FN54 XCX

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,897 mi
Last recorded122,897 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 XCX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 122,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 116,025 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 116,008 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear-most (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2016 104,604 miles

Centre covers

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2016 104,356 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (flashing) (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp number plate lamp (flashing) (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre covers

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 87,108 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 87,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 76,555 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 29 Mar 2014 76,172 miles

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)

Offside 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)

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,058 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 54,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,458 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,727 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 47,716 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,413 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,941 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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FN54 XCX is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FN54 XCX, 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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FN54 XCX is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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