MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
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04C40253 is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 04C40253, 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 04C40253 registered?
04C40253 is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2004.
Is 04C40253 safe to buy?
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