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FN54 XZB

2004 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

221,106 mi
Last recorded221,106 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 XZB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 221,106 miles

Undertrays attached

Pass 20 Jan 2025 341,653 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 330,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 326,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 321,167 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 321,167 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 316,772 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 302,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 287,478 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 167,012 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 258,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine oil level low

rear washer inoperative (leaking under vehicle)

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

tailgate damaged, minor dents and scratches + roof box fitted

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (cord shadowing)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 255,132 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on both edges

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

engine oil level low

long parking brake travel

minor dents and scratches to vehicle

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jul 2014 241,750 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 222,209 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 209,551 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 197,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner raised edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner raised edge

parking brake travel high

plastic covers under vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2011 197,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner raised edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner raised edge

parking brake travel high

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2010 113,049 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 161,591 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 85,864 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 68,347 miles

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

rear brake discs deteriorating on inner faces.

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 XZB is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XZB, 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 FN54 XZB registered?

FN54 XZB is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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