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DV04 UEU

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,228 mi
Last recorded100,228 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 UEU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 100,228 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 99,504 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,023 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 76,853 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2008 76,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside radiator mountings broken ,fan cowling is dangerously close to PAS belt.

Pass 10 May 2007 53,132 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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DV04 UEU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV04 UEU, 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 DV04 UEU registered?

DV04 UEU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is DV04 UEU safe to buy?

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