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AD04 HDY

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

162,725 mi
Last recorded162,725 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 HDY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 162,725 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 17 Aug 2017 140,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 19 Aug 2016 118,513 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 111,225 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 100,964 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 91,548 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 91,548 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 79,475 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,582 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 62,946 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,028 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,100 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,638 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 10,588 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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AD04 HDY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AD04 HDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD04 HDY registered?

AD04 HDY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is AD04 HDY safe to buy?

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