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C24 MOF

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

131,868 mi
Last recorded131,868 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 MOF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 131,868 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 122,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 113,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 104,114 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 104,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 96,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play horizontal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 90,101 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 84,524 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,519 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 77,109 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 72,434 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,875 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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,630 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,478 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,541 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,123 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,668 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,946 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,622 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,813 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,200 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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C24 MOF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C24 MOF, 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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C24 MOF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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