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DF04 NSZ

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,049 mi
Last recorded135,049 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 NSZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 135,049 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 127,097 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 115,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 115,727 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 101,073 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 98,665 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 93,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2011 93,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 87,875 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 75,983 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 60,189 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 40,635 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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DF04 NSZ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF04 NSZ, 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 DF04 NSZ registered?

DF04 NSZ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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