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DT02 FEB

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

236,140 mi
Last recorded236,140 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT02 FEB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 236,140 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 197,646 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 23 Nov 2012 197,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 22 May 2012 149,296 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 106,449 miles

rear differential seal leaking

Pass 24 May 2011 67,746 miles

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

Offside 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 16 Nov 2010 63,782 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,254 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 45,068 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,907 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,829 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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DT02 FEB is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DT02 FEB, 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 DT02 FEB registered?

DT02 FEB is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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The MOT history for DT02 FEB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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