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BN04 XBM

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,146 mi
Last recorded196,146 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 XBM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 196,146 miles

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

Nearside Front inner rack arm slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle fitted with undertray

Pass 12 Apr 2017 183,397 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheelarch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 183,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheelarch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 173,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 May 2015 159,859 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre perished and worn uneven

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 159,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear tyre perished and worn uneven

Offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2014 144,778 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 136,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 136,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 126,901 miles

Both front discs are scored

Both front tyres close to the limit

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 114,738 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 104,050 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Aug 2009 90,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 78,788 miles

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

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

both near side tyre side walls damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2007 64,966 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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BN04 XBM is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN04 XBM, 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 XBM registered?

BN04 XBM is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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