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B17 MWC

2004 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

164,934 mi
Last recorded164,934 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 MWC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 164,934 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 159,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre edge wearing out

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

Rear Both rear tyres edges wearing out

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 159,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre edge wearing out

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

Rear Both rear tyres edges wearing out

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 150,365 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 143,558 miles

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

slight knock on steering

Pass 22 Sep 2021 135,737 miles

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

slight knock on steering

Pass 23 Sep 2020 126,532 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 118,662 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 113,515 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 110,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 105,296 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 96,726 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 90,696 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 85,583 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 79,205 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 71,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,242 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 59,155 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,076 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise handbrake adjustment

Fail 25 Oct 2007 39,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise handbrake adjustment

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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B17 MWC is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B17 MWC, 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 B17 MWC registered?

B17 MWC is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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