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A16 HWJ

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,301 mi
Last recorded169,301 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 HWJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 169,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly Misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight Misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 169,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 165,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 156,936 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 150,846 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on foremost lower arms o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 145,746 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost inner bushes on lower rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 138,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 138,937 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 134,649 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 129,708 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 124,321 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 118,314 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 114,769 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e m l light on

Pass 15 Jan 2015 111,697 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 106,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 103,853 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 99,008 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 92,351 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 84,254 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 77,089 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 77,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 60,812 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,275 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 43,275 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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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A16 HWJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A16 HWJ, 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 A16 HWJ registered?

A16 HWJ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is A16 HWJ safe to buy?

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