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D4 LHT

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

223,376 mi
Last recorded223,376 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 LHT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 223,376 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 216,050 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front upper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2024 216,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 210,163 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 200,645 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 191,423 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 180,454 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 162,692 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 149,796 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 143,965 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 135,755 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 128,218 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 119,934 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 119,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear lower arm front bushes starting to crack

Pass 14 Mar 2013 110,061 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 110,061 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 100,446 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 91,214 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 81,290 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 71,969 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,240 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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D4 LHT is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D4 LHT, 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 D4 LHT registered?

D4 LHT is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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