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BC04 MDC

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,027 mi
Last recorded53,027 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 MDC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,027 miles

smoke test no reading

Pass 5 Apr 2017 49,861 miles

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

smoke test no reading

Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,562 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

smoke test no reading

Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,831 miles

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

smoke test no reading

Fail 20 Apr 2015 43,831 miles

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

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

smoke test no reading

Pass 31 Mar 2014 40,127 miles

smoke test no reading

Pass 17 Apr 2013 37,039 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,698 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,662 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,344 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,373 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,453 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 14,871 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 MDC is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MDC, 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 MDC registered?

BC04 MDC is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is BC04 MDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC04 MDC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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