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BC04 BGE

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,071 mi
Last recorded126,071 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 BGE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 126,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 123,956 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 123,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 117,324 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 117,324 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 113,443 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 113,443 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 106,262 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 105,416 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 105,385 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 102,302 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 100,189 miles

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 97,654 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 95,474 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 92,120 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 79,746 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 70,495 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 61,425 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 52,049 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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BC04 BGE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BC04 BGE, 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 BC04 BGE registered?

BC04 BGE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BC04 BGE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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