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B7 JVJ

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,883 mi
Last recorded67,883 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,883 miles

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGES

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Fail 1 Feb 2017 67,883 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,324 miles

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

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

tracking when tyres are replaced

Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,208 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Feb 2015 63,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Feb 2014 62,106 miles

(STRONG ADVISE) both rear tyres on legal limit

(STRONG ADVISE) offside front tyre worn outer edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,353 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2011 55,033 miles

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

slight play in steering rack, offside front inner rackend.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 55,033 miles

slight play in steering rack, offside front inner rackend.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,968 miles

front pads appear low

Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,573 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 31,404 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,141 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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B7 JVJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 B7 JVJ, 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 B7 JVJ registered?

B7 JVJ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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