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AM02 JNM

2004 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,732 mi
Last recorded90,732 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 JNM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 90,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 87,761 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2024 79,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 71,226 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 64,289 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 61,606 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 61,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 57,453 miles

head lamp wash inop ok at test too old

Pass 21 Jan 2019 53,218 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 48,624 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 44,599 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,830 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 39,830 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 38,754 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 37,273 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 37,273 miles

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

brake warning light on

front discs in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

rear inner pads worn low

Pass 27 Oct 2012 33,092 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,998 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 27,984 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,429 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 20,388 miles

Rubber servo hose going soft.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 16,194 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 13,626 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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AM02 JNM is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AM02 JNM, 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 AM02 JNM registered?

AM02 JNM is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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