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FC04 UUE

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,532 mi
Last recorded119,532 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 UUE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 119,532 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 116,538 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 111,703 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 107,754 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 107,754 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 103,698 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 101,127 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,701 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 90,920 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 77,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play o/s steering rack inner tie rod end

Pass 4 Feb 2011 65,156 miles

all 4 tyres getting close to legal limits

offside rear trailing arm bush starting to collapse

Fail 4 Feb 2011 65,156 miles

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

all 4 tyres getting close to legal limits

offside rear trailing arm bush starting to collapse

Pass 8 Feb 2010 58,867 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,176 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,959 miles

rear tyres on 2mm

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 26 Feb 2008 45,959 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

rear tyres on 2mm

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,260 miles

rear brake pads wearing low. †squealing noise from o/s/r brake. †n/s/f tyre wearing on edges. †engine oil level low.

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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FC04 UUE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FC04 UUE, 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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FC04 UUE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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