MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both offside & nearside front shock absorbers starting to wear (excessive lift evident)
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)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windows tinted Engine oil low
WINDOWS TINTED
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.
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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.
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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?
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