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DH04 BXW

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,584 mi
Last recorded144,584 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 BXW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 144,584 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear attached to hub assembly (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front headlights starting to discolour

brake pipes corroded

light damage to vehicle

nearside rear outer cv boot has slight leak from clip

offside front brake back plate loose and rattling

slight judder and bind on both front brakes

slight oil leaks

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 26 Mar 2016 132,655 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to vehicle

front brake pads look low

front wipers starting to smear screen

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 26 Mar 2016 132,655 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to vehicle

front brake pads look low

front wipers starting to smear screen

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 14 Mar 2015 118,173 miles

both headlights loose

wipers smearing

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 118,167 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights loose

wipers smearing

Pass 14 Mar 2014 103,251 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded on edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

light damage to vehicle

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2013 89,788 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2013 89,419 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 77,261 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2011 63,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2010 78,797 miles

Slight play in nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint

Slight play in offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,635 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,468 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DH04 BXW is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DH04 BXW, 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 DH04 BXW registered?

DH04 BXW is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is DH04 BXW safe to buy?

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