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BM04 SMO

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

177,344 mi
Last recorded177,344 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 SMO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 177,344 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 171,716 miles

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.

Fail 11 Oct 2024 171,716 miles

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.

Pass 3 Jul 2023 171,682 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe rusting in places

Pass 14 Jul 2022 171,619 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 171,613 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 171,595 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 171,104 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 169,950 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 159,001 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 143,866 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 134,757 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 130,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Dee bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 124,698 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 116,892 miles

Emmisions too clean for machine

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 95,113 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,169 miles

cuts in tyre wall n/s/r

front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 129,002 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 119,313 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 98,479 miles

engine missfire o/s/f wheel apears to have slight damage on outer bead rim however suspect servere internal damge to wheel.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 76,605 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 64,883 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 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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