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FNB 611C

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,619 mi
Last recorded187,619 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNB 611C
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 187,619 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 187,619 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 184,848 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 180,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 176,388 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 167,813 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust slightly rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2020 159,824 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 159,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 157,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 150,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 139,338 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv gaiter (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 139,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv gaiter (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 123,694 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 117,103 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 107,062 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 94,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 94,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,882 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,715 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 64,187 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 60,478 miles

Centre stop light has bulbs inoperative.

Fail 6 May 2010 60,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre stop light has bulbs inoperative.

Pass 5 May 2009 55,314 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 47,369 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 39,436 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 39,436 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FNB 611C is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FNB 611C, 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 FNB 611C registered?

FNB 611C is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is FNB 611C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNB 611C shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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