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FM04 XSA

2004 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,654 mi
Last recorded213,654 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 XSA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 213,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 207,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 207,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 202,740 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 196,466 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 188,699 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 188,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 184,641 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 170,841 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 156,468 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 155,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing centre rear stalk buckle (5.1.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2017 139,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 118,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to nearside rear flexible hose deteriorated (3.6.B.2c)

Covers and undertrays not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes to both front flexible hoses deteriorated (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both nearside front suspension arms with slight play at the inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 101,186 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 93,937 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 89,422 miles

fuel cap seal begining to perish

Pass 30 Jun 2012 77,231 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 59,011 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,011 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,090 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 52,023 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,653 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 44,612 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,882 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 XSA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XSA, 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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FM04 XSA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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