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BP04 WOY

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

214,381 mi
Last recorded214,381 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 WOY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 214,381 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 206,552 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 206,395 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 203,314 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 203,250 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 185,777 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 174,651 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 166,915 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 166,845 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 157,472 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 150,083 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 135,179 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 122,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 105,990 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 105,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre preessure warning lamp is on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 93,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 135,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front bottom ball joints have slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2010 118,037 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 118,037 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 95,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 68,232 miles

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

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

unevenly worn front tyres.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 58,547 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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BP04 WOY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BP04 WOY, 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 BP04 WOY registered?

BP04 WOY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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