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EG04 HWB

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,280 mi
Last recorded168,280 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 HWB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2022 168,280 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear air suspension slow to operate

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

non obligatory stop lamp partially working more than 50%

Pass 22 Jun 2021 162,464 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 156,924 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 152,090 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 144,312 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 135,622 miles

Rear handbrake efforts are poor,total effort is 17%.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 125,619 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 125,619 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 113,630 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 96,973 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,048 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 74,571 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,307 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 62,307 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 53,355 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,585 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,741 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,427 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 25,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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EG04 HWB is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EG04 HWB, 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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EG04 HWB is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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