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FD04 VJF

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,920 mi
Last recorded152,920 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 VJF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 152,920 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 152,908 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 142,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 142,008 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 134,601 miles

All brake pads wearing low

Oil leak

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

noise from n/s/r brakes when wheel rotated

Fail 29 Mar 2016 134,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front most (2.4.G.2)

All brake pads wearing low

Oil leak

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

noise from n/s/r brakes when wheel rotated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 127,894 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 127,892 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 121,805 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

strong advise offside rear tyre is on legal limit off 1.6mm

Fail 20 May 2014 121,805 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

strong advise offside rear tyre is on legal limit off 1.6mm

Pass 21 May 2013 107,925 miles

strong advise both front tyres are on 1to3mm both tyres wearing on outer edge indicating adjustment is required

Fail 21 May 2013 107,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

strong advise both front tyres are on 1to3mm both tyres wearing on outer edge indicating adjustment is required

Fail 2 May 2012 98,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre is on 2 mm

Pass 2 May 2012 98,177 miles

offside rear tyre is on 2 mm

Pass 31 May 2011 87,226 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 76,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 17 May 2010 76,262 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 26 May 2009 66,276 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 55,437 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 55,321 miles

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 42,567 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 42,514 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on edges.

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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FD04 VJF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FD04 VJF, 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 FD04 VJF registered?

FD04 VJF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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