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BT04 ZFN

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

164,373 mi
Last recorded164,373 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 164,373 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 164,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 161,133 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 156,771 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 148,963 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 134,959 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 120,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 109,482 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 159,759 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 90,624 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 90,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,889 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 82,780 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2012 82,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 75,143 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 75,143 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 70,882 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,231 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 66,231 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,419 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 56,426 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 49,875 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 49,868 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 ZFN 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 78.3%.

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 BT04 ZFN, 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 ZFN is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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The MOT history for BT04 ZFN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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