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AO04 HNE

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

108,271 mi
Last recorded108,271 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 HNE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 108,271 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 108,271 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 100,532 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 94,793 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 87,976 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 78,571 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 71,763 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,875 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,993 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 May 2010 54,323 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight oil leak on gearbox sump

Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,251 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,074 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,852 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,129 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,127 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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AO04 HNE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AO04 HNE, 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 AO04 HNE registered?

AO04 HNE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AO04 HNE safe to buy?

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