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FY54 PXD

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,437 mi
Last recorded216,437 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 PXD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 216,437 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 203,948 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 191,915 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

T.P.M.S light on

Fail 29 Apr 2015 191,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 189,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 189,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 185,644 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 169,302 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Jan 2012 169,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2010 157,405 miles

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

O/S/F tyre starting to get low

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 157,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/S/F tyre starting to get low

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 138,753 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 138,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 113,933 miles

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

slight play n/s/r & o/s/r lower suspension bushes

Pass 5 Dec 2007 86,982 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 86,982 miles

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

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

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

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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FY54 PXD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY54 PXD, 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 FY54 PXD registered?

FY54 PXD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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