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B12 RCG

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,135 mi
Last recorded157,135 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 RCG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 157,135 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 157,063 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion on bottom of sill around A pillar area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor area around front of fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor around air tank area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded and insecure

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 152,112 miles

Front exhaust clamps split

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

Nearside Front Door outer sill slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Outer door sill slight corrosion

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 148,346 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 139,037 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 138,781 miles

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

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

Offside Rear back plate damaged

Offside Front back plate insecure rubbing against brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2018 128,890 miles

Rear wiper inop

Pass 14 Mar 2017 118,901 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 118,901 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 108,798 miles

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 108,798 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 99,767 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,293 miles

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

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

both rear tyres measure between 3mm and 4mm

Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 79,730 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 68,077 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 67,803 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,382 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,939 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

airbag light on

both rear tyres 2.5mm

rear diff oil seal leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,760 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 23,760 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 45,036 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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B12 RCG is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B12 RCG, 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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B12 RCG is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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