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FH04 SSV

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,567 mi
Last recorded185,567 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 SSV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 185,567 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES POOR CONDITION

Pass 29 Jul 2015 173,370 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 173,369 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 156,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 156,957 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 142,209 miles

Both rear lower arm inner bushes deteriated/debonding.

O/s/r tyre wearing low.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 131,254 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 114,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front window wiper loose fit

Pass 19 Jan 2010 88,980 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 76,425 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,703 miles

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)

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 SSV is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SSV, 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 FH04 SSV registered?

FH04 SSV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is FH04 SSV safe to buy?

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