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HG54 JUK

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,027 mi
Last recorded109,027 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 JUK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 109,027 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Track Rod End (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 99,393 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 99,393 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 99,300 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 89,690 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 89,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 79,985 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 69,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 69,684 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 58,768 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,391 miles

front tyres worn on inside

nearside rear tyre has a large tear on outside wall but no ply cords exposed

Fail 18 Sep 2009 55,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn on inside

nearside rear tyre has a large tear on outside wall but no ply cords exposed

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,489 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,529 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 36,510 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inside

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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HG54 JUK is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HG54 JUK, 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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HG54 JUK is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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