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BF04 WJN

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,612 mi
Last recorded137,612 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 WJN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 137,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2018 124,534 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 124,543 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 119,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 119,639 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

front prop shaft rubber drive excess wear

Pass 16 Jul 2016 107,760 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 107,760 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 96,475 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,063 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,727 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 51,306 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,455 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,670 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 37,086 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,925 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,290 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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BF04 WJN is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF04 WJN, 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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BF04 WJN is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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