MOT Status
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184,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Handbrake has slight travel
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Handbrake has slight travel
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear diff has slight oil leak
Rubber bushes starting to deteriorate
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake pipe pitted
Offside Front brake pipe pitted
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake pipe pitted
Offside Front brake pipe pitted
corrosion on front brake discs
fuel filler cap seal cracking
osf inner rack end joint has slight play
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion on front brake discs
front to rear brake pipes corroded
fuel filler cap seal cracking
osf inner rack end joint has slight play
both front brake pipes slightly corroded
both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
movement in both rear wishbone bushes
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)
Both front brake discs severely corroded on inside sdge, replace ASAP
Both front tyres worn unevenly on inside edge and split/perished
Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FV04 XAH is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 FV04 XAH, 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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FV04 XAH is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 11 June 2004.
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