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DA04 NLD

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

217,685 mi
Last recorded217,685 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 NLD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 217,685 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 200,225 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 185,662 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 171,433 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 162,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside front+rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 141,252 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2019 131,756 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 119,346 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 111,055 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint offside/nearside (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 97,114 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 79,761 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 65,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 65,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,169 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 57,165 miles

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

rear number plate delamanated

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,665 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,964 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 41,958 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,382 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 25,443 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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DA04 NLD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey 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 DA04 NLD, 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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DA04 NLD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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