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DE04 LHC

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,566 mi
Last recorded105,566 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 LHC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 105,566 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 98,934 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,911 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 79,463 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 79,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,232 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 67,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,050 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 30,442 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,546 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside ear tyre on 4mm

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 LHC is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LHC, 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 LHC registered?

DE04 LHC is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 7 April 2004.

Is DE04 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 LHC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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