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45 A

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,648 mi
Last recorded80,648 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 A
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 80,648 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 78,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 75,518 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 72,738 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 70,967 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 68,121 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 68,121 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 66,641 miles

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some items

Pass 4 Apr 2019 63,655 miles

covers fitted under bonnet and under vehicle obscuring some testable items

Fail 4 Apr 2019 63,655 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted under bonnet and under vehicle obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,319 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush none handed arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,017 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,303 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,783 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,484 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,371 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,854 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,298 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 40,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

damp in o/s/r tailights

oil level below minimum/very dirty

Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,032 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)

n/s/r lower reflectot lense cracked

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear bumper marked/scratched

Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,737 miles

rear no plate fading/front no plate corner cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,125 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,795 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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45 A is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 45 A, 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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45 A is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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