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EX04 VDJ

2004 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,912 mi
Last recorded144,912 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 VDJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 144,912 miles

Protective undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2021 144,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Protective undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 138,640 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 138,636 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (BEND ARMS) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 129,042 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 118,608 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side. (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side edges on both tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 108,220 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both side. (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 108,195 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both side. (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 98,329 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 84,194 miles

N/s/r handbrake needs attention

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 76,139 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 76,139 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,976 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,731 miles

Discs rusty on inside edge from being stood.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 62,248 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 48,949 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 48,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,873 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,220 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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EX04 VDJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX04 VDJ, 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 EX04 VDJ registered?

EX04 VDJ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is EX04 VDJ safe to buy?

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