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FX54 OAO

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,184 mi
Last recorded135,184 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 OAO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 135,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

crack on windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2017 126,449 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 115,938 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 111,306 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 105,687 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 98,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2012 87,934 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 79,778 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 70,295 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inner quarter and close to legal limit.

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2.5mm. legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 11 Nov 2009 58,537 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,755 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,311 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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FX54 OAO is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FX54 OAO, 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 FX54 OAO registered?

FX54 OAO is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is FX54 OAO safe to buy?

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