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ET04 NLG

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,825 mi
Last recorded115,825 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 NLG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 115,825 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 115,617 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 112,852 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 106,475 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 101,053 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 93,034 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,675 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 80,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2018 75,168 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 67,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 62,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2016 62,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 48,431 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 40,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,971 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,220 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,024 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2010 34,335 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 28,264 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,556 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,826 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 16,821 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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ET04 NLG is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NLG, 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 NLG registered?

ET04 NLG is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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The MOT history for ET04 NLG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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