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BT04 ZDP

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

209,704 mi
Last recorded209,704 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 ZDP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 209,704 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 317,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 186,177 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 171,500 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 160,989 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Inner Both road wheels maybe cracked (glue on it)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 155,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 143,287 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 133,282 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 133,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 125,961 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 116,175 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 105,251 miles

both front tyres low on inside

Pass 15 Sep 2010 98,813 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,197 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,312 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,922 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,846 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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BT04 ZDP is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BT04 ZDP, 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 BT04 ZDP registered?

BT04 ZDP is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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