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FV54 OJG

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,128 mi
Last recorded147,128 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 OJG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 147,128 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 147,127 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 145,964 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 143,900 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 137,858 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 132,601 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 126,806 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 122,700 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 112,703 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 98,707 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 88,687 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 88,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 79,579 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 79,545 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 68,219 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,100 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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FV54 OJG is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV54 OJG, 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 FV54 OJG registered?

FV54 OJG is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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