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AR04 FUR

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,615 mi
Last recorded143,615 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 FUR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 143,615 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 139,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 136,012 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 132,643 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 130,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Undertrays Fitted Not Allowing Full View Of Testable Items

Various Suspension Bushes Perished

Fail 5 Nov 2021 130,258 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Pipes Burst During Brake Roller Test (DANGEROUS) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre Heatshield Loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Undertrays Fitted Not Allowing Full View Of Testable Items

Various Suspension Bushes Perished

Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 116,224 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 113,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertray/sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 105,503 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake pass on lock up

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 90,100 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 87,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 81,322 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 77,370 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,684 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 67,689 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,759 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 59,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,423 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 52,958 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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AR04 FUR is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AR04 FUR, 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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AR04 FUR is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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