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FT04 FDC

2004 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,806 mi
Last recorded130,806 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 FDC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 130,806 miles

Coil spring corroded fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

multi-function lamp is on consistently

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 113,545 miles

Nearside Front pad warning wire missing

brake warning lamp on

bulb warning lamp on

niose from behind drivers airbag

Fail 12 Jan 2017 113,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front pad warning wire missing

Nearside Front tyre sidewall splitting

brake warning lamp on

bulb warning lamp on

niose from behind drivers airbag

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 16 Feb 2016 106,255 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 105,065 miles

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

engine and under cover fitted

engine management light on.

Fail 17 Dec 2015 105,029 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box rubber mount damage (7.1.1)

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

engine and under cover fitted

engine management light on.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,461 miles

Engine Management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 91,015 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear Parking brake low effort

Spare wheel missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 30,834 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake low effort

Spare wheel missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 90,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel Cap Seal Worn but just sealing

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

Nearside and Offside front Head Lamp Mountings (TOP) broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to nearside front wheel

Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,256 miles

some corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 20 Dec 2012 84,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,462 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 64,263 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,399 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 46,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,445 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

windscreen washers poor

Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,595 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,640 miles

REAR TYRES WORN LOW

Pass 21 Jul 2006 18,855 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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FT04 FDC is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FT04 FDC, 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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What year was FT04 FDC registered?

FT04 FDC is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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