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DS04 ZPV

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,742 mi
Last recorded181,742 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 ZPV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 181,742 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 181,742 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 173,098 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight play both front lower arm front bushes

Fail 27 Mar 2017 173,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight play both front lower arm front bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2016 162,480 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear drive shaft boot starting to spilt

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms (2.4.G.2)

all tyres starting to wear

Fail 3 Mar 2016 162,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear drive shaft boot starting to spilt

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms (2.4.G.2)

all tyres starting to wear

Pass 5 Feb 2015 149,623 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 135,279 miles

Larger tyres fitted to rear

Lower engine covers fitted

Oil leak

Slight freeplay in both rack arms

Fail 17 Feb 2014 135,279 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Slight freeplay in both rack arms

Brake warning illuminated on dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Larger tyres fitted to rear

Lower engine covers fitted

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 119,286 miles

airbag light

lower covers

offside front tyre starting to wear

rear pads starting to wear

sill covers

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

slight oil leaks

Fail 11 Jan 2013 119,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

airbag light

lower covers

offside front tyre starting to wear

rear pads starting to wear

sill covers

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

slight oil leaks

Pass 28 Dec 2011 105,717 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 94,985 miles

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

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 29 Oct 2009 83,722 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 83,720 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 74,669 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,632 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 53,988 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 ZPV is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZPV, 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 DS04 ZPV registered?

DS04 ZPV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is DS04 ZPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS04 ZPV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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