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ABL 33K

2004 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,003 mi
Last recorded139,003 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABL 33K
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 139,003 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 139,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 133,621 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 128,398 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 124,351 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 120,170 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 116,698 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 112,391 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 103,772 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 103,772 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 92,056 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 92,055 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 79,509 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 75,553 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 73,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,157 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 70,110 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 63,625 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,057 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2010 52,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,053 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 32,535 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,911 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 23,511 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Oil Leak from Differential

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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ABL 33K is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 ABL 33K, 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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ABL 33K is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is ABL 33K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABL 33K shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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