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BL04 VAH

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

150,242 mi
Last recorded150,242 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 VAH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 150,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR + OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 145,829 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 141,834 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 136,802 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 134,417 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 130,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wrap over bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 127,471 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 127,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 120,842 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 120,842 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 114,560 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Service interval light on the dash

Fail 19 Jan 2018 114,559 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Service interval light on the dash

Pass 4 Jan 2017 94,816 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 92,419 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 2 Jan 2015 89,983 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 88,615 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 87,150 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 84,041 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 83,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 71,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 96,279 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,887 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,952 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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BL04 VAH is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BL04 VAH, 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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BL04 VAH is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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