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HN54 FXY

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,181 mi
Last recorded180,181 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 FXY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 180,181 miles

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

slight damage to front bumper and under trays

Fail 7 Sep 2020 180,181 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight damage to front bumper and under trays

Pass 10 Sep 2019 166,695 miles

slight damage to under trays under car

Fail 9 Sep 2019 166,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight damage to under trays under car

Pass 17 Aug 2018 153,485 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 153,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 140,139 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 126,541 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 119,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 105,914 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 90,363 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 90,355 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 83,752 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,542 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,482 miles

vehicle underbody fitted with plastic trims

Fail 28 Apr 2010 57,482 miles

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

vehicle underbody fitted with plastic trims

Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,480 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,986 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)

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 FXY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HN54 FXY, 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 FXY registered?

HN54 FXY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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