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FM04 TLF

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,837 mi
Last recorded136,837 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 TLF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 136,837 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 131,479 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 27 May 2009 118,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2009 118,100 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2008 103,960 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 78,736 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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FM04 TLF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FM04 TLF, 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 FM04 TLF registered?

FM04 TLF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is FM04 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 TLF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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