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BM04 BEY

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,963 mi
Last recorded152,963 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 BEY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 152,963 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 152,952 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 132,247 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 126,665 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 115,302 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 112,006 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 87,326 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2009 158,242 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2009 158,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 142,742 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 142,369 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 110,538 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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BM04 BEY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BM04 BEY, 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 BM04 BEY registered?

BM04 BEY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 25 August 2004.

Is BM04 BEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 BEY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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