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FX54 UVP

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

191,700 mi
Last recorded191,700 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 UVP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 191,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Damage to outer casing (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 191,687 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 169,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 168,422 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 156,085 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 143,627 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 131,661 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 116,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear pad warning wire broken

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 100,672 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,411 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 60,448 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,676 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise - small cracks inside tread both front tyres

Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,665 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,012 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,511 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,808 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,594 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 UVP is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UVP, 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 UVP registered?

FX54 UVP is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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