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HK54 VMX

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

210,035 mi
Last recorded210,035 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 VMX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 210,035 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 210,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 192,781 miles

advise oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2021 192,781 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

advise oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2020 178,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 163,212 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged Both Rear Brake pipes from hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 161,634 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 161,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 150,312 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around the exhaust manifold area. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shows signs of leakage (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 150,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/turbo area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush knuckle joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush knuckle joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shows signs of leakage (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 124,682 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 124,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,279 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 95,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,651 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

engine management light stays on

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,477 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 52,694 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,853 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,587 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,458 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 VMX is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HK54 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

HK54 VMX is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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