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HN54 FXE

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,558 mi
Last recorded112,558 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 FXE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 112,558 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2022 112,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 104,122 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 99,213 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp not working at time of test but this is a non-testable item for this year of vehicle so pass and advise issued

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 97,021 miles

brake pipes above under trays

emissions to low to read

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2018 93,381 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 89,388 miles

under trays fitted

brake pipes above under trays

emission to low to read

engine covers fitted

rear tyres worn on inside edges

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2017 89,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes above under trays

emission to low to read

engine covers fitted

rear tyres worn on inside edges

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,658 miles

brake pipes above under trays

emissions top low to read

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 80,914 miles

brake pipes above undertrays

emissions to low to read

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 77,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

emissions to low to read

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2013 72,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

Pass 3 Mar 2012 63,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to low to read

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,407 miles

4 segments of center brake lamp inoprative

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2009 45,498 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 45,491 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 36,587 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2007 25,580 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)

sill covers fitted

undercovers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2006 16,093 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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HN54 FXE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HN54 FXE, 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 HN54 FXE registered?

HN54 FXE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is HN54 FXE safe to buy?

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