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BT04 ZCE

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

250,291 mi
Last recorded250,291 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 ZCE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 250,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 250,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 242,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 242,127 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 233,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 233,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 216,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 210,725 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 210,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 208,243 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 201,607 miles

Offside Rear Lower rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 196,050 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2014 183,406 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 183,405 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 163,540 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE X WEARING ON INNER / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F REAR ARM BALL JOINT / UNDER TRAYS FITTED / O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING X PIPE ABOVE DIFF / O/S/R BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSH SEPERATING /

Fail 26 Jul 2013 162,934 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE X WEARING ON INNER / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F REAR ARM BALL JOINT / UNDER TRAYS FITTED / O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING X PIPE ABOVE DIFF / O/S/R BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSH SEPERATING /

Pass 23 Jul 2012 136,296 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 23 Jul 2012 136,296 miles

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 17 May 2011 108,820 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 92,091 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 73,670 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 55,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2007 36,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BT04 ZCE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BT04 ZCE, 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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BT04 ZCE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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