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DL04 URT

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

177,280 mi
Last recorded177,280 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 URT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 177,280 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2022 169,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 164,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 160,116 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 155,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 152,048 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 147,415 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 147,415 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 147,125 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 143,414 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 143,414 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 141,240 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 141,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 27 Jul 2011 135,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2010 115,066 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 115,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 31 Jul 2009 86,267 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 84,295 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 84,295 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,930 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,565 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 URT is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 URT, 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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DL04 URT is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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