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D4 RJE

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,362 mi
Last recorded116,362 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 RJE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 116,362 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 116,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 115,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 113,443 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 109,785 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 105,817 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,401 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,651 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 86,490 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 81,837 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 75,899 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 68,490 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,490 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,048 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 59,861 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,767 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 51,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,165 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,942 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,655 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 RJE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJE, 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 RJE registered?

D4 RJE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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