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BJ04 BXY

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,330 mi
Last recorded159,330 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 BXY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 159,330 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 152,345 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 140,678 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 107,887 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 88,093 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,093 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 131,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre has weather cracks

Pass 7 Aug 2012 131,045 miles

nsf tyre has weather cracks

Pass 30 Jun 2011 127,678 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 121,254 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 121,253 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 105,856 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 92,017 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 91,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 83,330 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 83,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BJ04 BXY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ04 BXY, 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 BJ04 BXY registered?

BJ04 BXY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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