MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Under trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
rear tyres slighlty worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DV04 FMZ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 DV04 FMZ, 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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DV04 FMZ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2004.
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