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DU04 VKX

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,663 mi
Last recorded151,663 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 VKX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 151,663 miles

fuel sealing component perished/ cracking

Fail 4 Aug 2018 151,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

fuel sealing component perished/ cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2017 141,609 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 141,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 126,432 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 126,431 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 96,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 92,000 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 92,000 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,145 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,116 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 68,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 68,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,755 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,591 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,438 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,397 miles

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

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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DU04 VKX is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DU04 VKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU04 VKX registered?

DU04 VKX is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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