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FV54 URP

2004 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,213 mi
Last recorded106,213 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 URP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 106,213 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 106,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 104,500 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 104,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 101,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 95,871 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 88,786 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,536 miles

sign`s of oil leaking

vibration from o/s/rear when parking brake applied

Pass 9 Jun 2015 81,839 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 81,811 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/rear parking brake reading not as efficant as o/s/rear

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,542 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 77,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,512 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 50,192 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,769 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,466 miles

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

airbag/pretensioner fault recorded.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,152 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,890 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)

dent osr door

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 URP is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 URP, 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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FV54 URP is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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