MOT Status
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177,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both headlamp light output diffused reducing intensity.
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe around fuel tank. Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside sidewall cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Handbrake provides lower effort.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside sidewall cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front donut bolt mounts move enough to contact bolt washers. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System indicates low pressure.
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket HID system fitted to non-HID lamps. (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Lettering not consistent black. (0.1 (d))
Both headlamp light output diffused reducing intensity.
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe around fuel tank. Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside sidewall cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Handbrake provides lower effort.
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside sidewall cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front donut bolt mounts move enough to contact bolt washers. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System indicates low pressure.
front to rear metal brake pipe rusting in places
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement retaining clip missing (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
headlamp washers inoperative
headlamps emit slightrly unclear beams
rear brake discs corroded
tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Dee bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Emmisions too clean for machine
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cuts in tyre wall n/s/r
front lower arm bushes worn
engine missfire o/s/f wheel apears to have slight damage on outer bead rim however suspect servere internal damge to wheel.
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BM04 SMO is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 SMO, 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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BM04 SMO is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2004.
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