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HN54 ZLZ

2004 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,001 mi
Last recorded166,001 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 ZLZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 166,001 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 166,001 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 146,032 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 146,032 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 124,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in O/S/F rack end

Pass 3 Dec 2009 124,263 miles

slight play in O/S/F rack end

Pass 2 Dec 2008 101,259 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 101,259 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 78,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 ZLZ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

HN54 ZLZ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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