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HK54 OTV

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,572 mi
Last recorded103,572 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 OTV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 103,572 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front headlights deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2017 96,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions to clean to read

Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,193 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit at time of test

emissions to clean to register

Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,684 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 78,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 69,595 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,634 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 65,631 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,003 miles

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 15 Mar 2012 59,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,431 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,148 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,580 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,123 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,075 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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HK54 OTV is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HK54 OTV, 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 HK54 OTV registered?

HK54 OTV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is HK54 OTV safe to buy?

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