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FA04 XGP

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,430 mi
Last recorded125,430 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 XGP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 125,430 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 118,885 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 118,885 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 113,525 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 107,775 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 102,934 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 102,934 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 99,195 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 94,320 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 94,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 87,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake close to end of its travel

Fail 4 Mar 2010 87,382 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Parking brake close to end of its travel

Pass 16 Oct 2009 81,160 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 77,289 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2008 65,177 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedo head complete unit not operative

Pass 11 Jun 2007 57,947 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 57,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FA04 XGP is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FA04 XGP, 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 FA04 XGP registered?

FA04 XGP is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is FA04 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA04 XGP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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