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FY54 XXM

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

103,599 mi
Last recorded103,599 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 XXM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 103,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 1 Feb 2022 101,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 4 Feb 2021 97,873 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 96,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2019 93,053 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on metal brake pipes

headlamp lenses discoloured

offside front tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 22 Mar 2018 87,610 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake hoses starting to perish

EML light on

slight corrosion on front and rear metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,380 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 24 Mar 2017 80,374 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,876 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,752 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,765 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

nearside front and rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,935 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,103 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,297 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,293 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,898 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,330 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 XXM is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 XXM, 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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FY54 XXM is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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