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FN54 XDU

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

358,754 mi
Last recorded358,754 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 XDU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 358,754 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2017 197,781 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2016 180,550 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate coming loose with corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it and worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2015 162,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 151,366 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2014 151,307 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

centre brake light inoperative

engine management light illuminated

Pass 31 Jan 2013 140,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

removed loose o/s front brake back plate was rubbing wheel

Fail 16 Jan 2012 121,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2012 121,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2011 104,828 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake wires loose

Pass 22 Feb 2010 88,139 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 69,889 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 69,889 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 64,781 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 55,041 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 XDU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN54 XDU, 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 XDU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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