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B7 FLX

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,766 mi
Last recorded195,766 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 FLX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 195,766 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 195,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 188,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

both headlight images are weak

prop shaft flexi joint is worn // movement

rear diff has a bad oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2016 177,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 164,605 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 164,603 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake light is working but the wrong bulb

offside front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 150,329 miles

chip in the windscreen

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 28 Jan 2014 150,329 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

chip in the windscreen

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2013 138,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre is out of shape

Pass 28 Nov 2011 126,022 miles

near side front trye is worn on inner & outer edges cracking

off side front tyre has deep cut & is cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2010 114,770 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 114,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2009 100,763 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 86,068 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,889 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 63,772 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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B7 FLX is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B7 FLX, 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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B7 FLX is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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