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FH04 THX

2004 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

153,733 mi
Last recorded153,733 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 THX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 153,733 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 153,733 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 141,770 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 136,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 135,956 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 113,652 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 131,195 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 115,436 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 111,866 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 107,026 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 112,353 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 105,242 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 95,246 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 95,246 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 88,694 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre is slightly mis-shaped on the inner edge

offside front tyre is slightly mis-shaped on the inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 88,694 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre is slightly mis-shaped on the inner edge

offside front tyre is slightly mis-shaped on the inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 79,334 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2011 68,876 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 63,318 miles

nearside front tyre staring to wear on edges and cuts in tread

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges and cuts in tread

Fail 11 Apr 2011 63,318 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre staring to wear on edges and cuts in tread

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges and cuts in tread

Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,235 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,871 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,198 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

low pressure in near side rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2006 13,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

adboth front tyres worn down to 2mm

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 THX is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 THX, 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 THX registered?

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

Is FH04 THX safe to buy?

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