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BB02 BEB

2004 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,031 mi
Last recorded41,031 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB02 BEB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 41,031 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,610 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,572 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,391 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,315 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 27,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,162 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,825 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 20,722 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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BB02 BEB is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BB02 BEB, 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 BB02 BEB registered?

BB02 BEB is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is BB02 BEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB02 BEB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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