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ET04 FCE

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,478 mi
Last recorded133,478 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 FCE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 133,478 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 198,600 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 198,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 166,625 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,923 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 74,895 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 60,015 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,084 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,014 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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ET04 FCE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ET04 FCE, 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 ET04 FCE registered?

ET04 FCE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 13 July 2004.

Is ET04 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 FCE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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