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DL04 RZD

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,353 mi
Last recorded71,353 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 RZD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,353 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2020 71,353 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 63,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 60,237 miles

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

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

plastic covers all under vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,726 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 54,096 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,742 miles

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

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

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

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

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,332 miles

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,732 miles

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,932 miles

no emissions detected

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,021 miles

emission test carried out but readings 2 low to register

plastic covers all under vehicle

Fail 17 Mar 2011 39,021 miles

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

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

emission test carried out but readings 2 low to register

plastic covers all under vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,557 miles

emission test carried out but readings too low to register.

plastic covers all under vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,710 miles

plastic covers fitted over chassie unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,933 miles

sills and underbody have covers unable too fully check condition

Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,563 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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DL04 RZD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DL04 RZD, 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 DL04 RZD registered?

DL04 RZD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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