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BN04 XAR

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

226,013 mi
Last recorded226,013 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 XAR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2018 226,013 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexi blow (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Nov 2017 200,391 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 200,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 173,887 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play centre (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 173,887 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play centre (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 146,367 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 146,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 112,789 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,001 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,714 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,171 miles

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

front discs lipped slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,536 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,508 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,391 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,226 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 36,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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BN04 XAR is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc 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 BN04 XAR, 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 BN04 XAR registered?

BN04 XAR is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is BN04 XAR safe to buy?

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