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BG04 FJY

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,741 mi
Last recorded160,741 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 FJY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 160,741 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 152,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 152,923 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 137,735 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 137,724 miles

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

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

No smoke for emissions

Pass 30 Jan 2015 129,346 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)

nearside / offside front anti roll bar link arms ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2014 118,761 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 118,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2013 106,921 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 94,420 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 83,840 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 83,840 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 71,064 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 58,773 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,928 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,490 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 FJY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJY, 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 BG04 FJY registered?

BG04 FJY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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