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DS04 WOR

2004 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,271 mi
Last recorded96,271 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 WOR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 96,271 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 96,271 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 91,616 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Where it meets flexible caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)

Both headlight lenses need polishing!

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 87,529 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel has welded repairs to rim

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has slight freeplay

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,075 miles

Front head light lens has sun damage, but not giving out a incorrect pattern

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 78,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF suspension bump stop deteriorated, not a failure item

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2014 78,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF suspension bump stop deteriorated, not a failure item

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,547 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel has been repaired.

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 72,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear wheel has been repaired.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,549 miles

Nearside rear wheel has been repaired.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 66,549 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,073 miles

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,533 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 54,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,172 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,320 miles

rear brake pads worn to approx 1/3rd thickness

Fail 5 Sep 2008 44,320 miles

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

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

rear brake pads worn to approx 1/3rd thickness

Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,746 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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DS04 WOR is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DS04 WOR, 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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DS04 WOR is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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