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FG04 FOM

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,071 mi
Last recorded127,071 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 FOM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 127,071 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 124,431 miles

rear discs corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2020 122,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 120,272 miles

rear discs slight corroding

slight movement in o/s track rod end

Pass 28 Aug 2018 116,258 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

both rear springs slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2017 112,835 miles

all brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2016 109,095 miles

font pads approaching limit

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes to flexi

Pass 10 Jul 2015 105,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 100,536 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 100,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 94,462 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 94,462 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 87,312 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 80,432 miles

vehicle underbody fitted with plastic trims,

Pass 8 Nov 2010 80,036 miles

stonechip front screen

Pass 11 May 2009 75,475 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,288 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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FG04 FOM is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FG04 FOM, 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 FG04 FOM registered?

FG04 FOM is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is FG04 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG04 FOM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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