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BN04 XBP

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

225,506 mi
Last recorded225,506 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 XBP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 225,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 225,506 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 217,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 208,728 miles

Left reverse light inop

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2012 208,728 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Left reverse light inop

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 194,183 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 173,301 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 173,204 miles

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

n/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s rear brakediscs pitted

o/s and n/s rear wisbone bushes split

Pass 24 Mar 2009 153,091 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 153,078 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 135,926 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2007 116,504 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 116,345 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 XBP is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XBP, 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 XBP registered?

BN04 XBP is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is BN04 XBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 XBP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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