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FH04 SJY

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,040 mi
Last recorded106,040 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 SJY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 106,040 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive UNDERTRAY & EXHAUST COVERED IN OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TRANSMISSION FAULT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

Pass 29 May 2025 95,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2024 86,305 miles

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

oil staining to undertrays

Pass 27 May 2023 79,424 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 76,172 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 74,560 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 72,742 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 71,260 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 70,228 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 68,196 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 65,374 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 65,374 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 64,215 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 60,707 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 60,707 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 54,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2013 54,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 39,477 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 33,740 miles

Front and rear registration p[kates are slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,193 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 23,045 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 17,163 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 17,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear reg plate peeling

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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FH04 SJY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FH04 SJY, 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 FH04 SJY registered?

FH04 SJY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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