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BG04 DUN

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,069 mi
Last recorded159,069 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 DUN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 159,069 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 145,356 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 131,290 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 119,321 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 97,208 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 97,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 62,576 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 57,593 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 50,860 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,151 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,024 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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BG04 DUN is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BG04 DUN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG04 DUN registered?

BG04 DUN is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is BG04 DUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 DUN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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