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04TS860

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,295 mi
Last recorded152,295 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration04TS860
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 152,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 152,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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04TS860 is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol 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 04TS860, 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 04TS860 registered?

04TS860 is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 February 2004.

Is 04TS860 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 04TS860 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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