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DE04 LGW

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,261 mi
Last recorded150,261 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 LGW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 150,261 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 6 Feb 2017 146,110 miles

engine management light on

Fail 6 Feb 2017 146,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Oct 2015 144,503 miles

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 8 Oct 2014 138,869 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 138,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 135,609 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 128,266 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 124,015 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 117,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2009 109,913 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 102,605 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 84,890 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 80,786 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 80,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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DE04 LGW is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DE04 LGW, 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 DE04 LGW registered?

DE04 LGW is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is DE04 LGW safe to buy?

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