MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
rear seats not in use at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear seats not in use at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear seats not in use at time of test
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn but working fine advise replacing
rear pads wearing low and discs also worn advise replacing
both front tyres worn low on inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY54 VTD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 FY54 VTD, 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 VTD registered?
FY54 VTD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 November 2004.
Is FY54 VTD safe to buy?
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