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A18 FHL

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,891 mi
Last recorded112,891 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 FHL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 112,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front wiper blades

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 112,161 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 109,899 miles

unable to see all pads

under trays fitted

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 106,994 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 104,957 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear jacking point rubber pad missing

engine under trays and sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 7 Jun 2017 104,957 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear jacking point rubber pad missing

engine under trays and sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 4 Jul 2016 101,343 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 98,431 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,214 miles

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 19 Jun 2013 93,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2013 93,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,843 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 79,885 miles

o/s/r jacking point rubber pad missing

Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,206 miles

front brake disc pitting and corroding

rear brake disc pitting and corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2009 72,196 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,072 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,452 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 56,468 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 56,466 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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A18 FHL is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A18 FHL, 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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A18 FHL is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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