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HG54 OUA

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

105,923 mi
Last recorded105,923 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 OUA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 105,923 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner faces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Imbalance to parking brakes with offside lagging.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone pivot bushes split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer tail lamp not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned Outer tail and stop lamp not working and inner tail lamp also now used as stop lamp too. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone pivot bushes split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside parking brake performance low.

Pass 6 Mar 2023 99,506 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 87,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 78,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,453 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 55,285 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 52,999 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,860 miles

Rear brake pads look little low.

Service thought to be due

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,292 miles

Battery / charge light showed during test.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,110 miles

Front brake pads look low

Rear brake pads look low

Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,763 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges

N/S/R tyre has 2mm and wearing unevenly

O/S/R tyre has 2mm and uneven wear

Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,259 miles

'SERVICE' message showing on dash.

The front brake disc inner faces are quite badly corroded.

The rear brake pads look very thin.

There is an abnormal noise when the n/s/r wheel is turned, possibly a bearing problem?

Fail 12 Apr 2011 34,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

'SERVICE' message showing on dash.

The front brake disc inner faces are quite badly corroded.

The rear brake pads look very thin.

There is a nail in the o/s/f tyre tread also.

There is an abnormal noise when the n/s/r wheel is turned, possibly a bearing problem?

Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,676 miles

There is a screw or nail in the tread of the o/s/f tyre.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,960 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,851 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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HG54 OUA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HG54 OUA, 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 OUA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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