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AG04 JHX

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,998 mi
Last recorded116,998 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 JHX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 116,998 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 116,454 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 115,688 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 109,341 miles

Nearside Front headlight aim poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2020 100,399 miles

engine cover and front under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2019 92,838 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTETD OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 89,589 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,081 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 84,081 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,461 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 74,461 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 70,723 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 65,834 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 59,857 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 53,878 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 46,787 miles

rear tyres 2.5-3mm

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,786 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,297 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,301 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,562 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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AG04 JHX is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AG04 JHX, 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 AG04 JHX registered?

AG04 JHX is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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