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FV54 VJD

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,419 mi
Last recorded120,419 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 120,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 111,521 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 111,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 107,852 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 107,852 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 92,254 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,276 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 63,853 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 53,452 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,874 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,325 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,511 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,851 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,239 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 27,060 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VJD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FV54 VJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV54 VJD registered?

FV54 VJD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is FV54 VJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV54 VJD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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