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EN04 XAD

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,756 mi
Last recorded106,756 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 XAD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 106,756 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 106,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,816 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 82,958 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 69,619 miles

centere half of high level brake light not working

stone chips to screen

Pass 15 Aug 2008 60,841 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,215 miles

diesel emissions not registering on smoke meter

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 XAD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EN04 XAD, 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 XAD registered?

EN04 XAD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is EN04 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN04 XAD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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