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BW04 HWE

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,327 mi
Last recorded161,327 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 HWE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 161,327 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 155,550 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 145,685 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 145,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 135,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Sep 2012 127,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 109,879 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 105,122 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 101,339 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 93,521 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 71,298 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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BW04 HWE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BW04 HWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW04 HWE registered?

BW04 HWE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is BW04 HWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 HWE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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