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FP04 VFS

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,105 mi
Last recorded90,105 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VFS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 90,105 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 87,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen scratched in 'A' zone

Pass 2 Aug 2010 87,122 miles

windscreen scratched in 'A' zone

Pass 26 Apr 2010 84,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2009 73,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Off side parking brake has low effort. May require attention soon.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 73,357 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Off side parking brake has low effort. May require attention soon.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 61,138 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 61,095 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 46,863 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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FP04 VFS is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP04 VFS, 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 FP04 VFS registered?

FP04 VFS is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 19 April 2004.

Is FP04 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP04 VFS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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