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EN04 BBJ

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,411 mi
Last recorded168,411 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 BBJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 168,411 miles

both offside & nearside front shock absorbers starting to wear (excessive lift evident)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 168,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both offside & nearside front shock absorbers starting to wear (excessive lift evident)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 157,150 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 156,983 miles

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

Windows tinted Engine oil low

Pass 28 May 2009 131,900 miles

WINDOWS TINTED

Pass 3 Jun 2008 110,753 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 84,742 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 84,708 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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EN04 BBJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EN04 BBJ, 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 EN04 BBJ registered?

EN04 BBJ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is EN04 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN04 BBJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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