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FY54 PXH

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,379 mi
Last recorded127,379 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 PXH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 127,379 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 127,372 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 106,878 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

tank strap loose

Fail 8 Oct 2009 106,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

tank strap loose

Pass 29 Oct 2008 88,561 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 74,186 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 39,500 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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FY54 PXH is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PXH, 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

How do I check the history of FY54 PXH?

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What year was FY54 PXH registered?

FY54 PXH is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is FY54 PXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 PXH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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