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FV04 PKY

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,877 mi
Last recorded125,877 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 PKY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 125,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2018 125,844 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing x4 - one each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 114,514 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 114,449 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,084 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 94,012 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Filler flap[ has to be opened manually.

Rear brake pipes rusty.

There smells as though there is an exhaust gas leak under the engine cowls.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 87,324 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 86,584 miles

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear brake pipes

Fail 26 Sep 2011 86,574 miles

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

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,933 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 67,897 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008
Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,307 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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FV04 PKY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV04 PKY, 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 FV04 PKY registered?

FV04 PKY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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