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FV04 XAH

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

184,800 mi
Last recorded184,800 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 XAH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 184,800 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 181,952 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 172,329 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 167,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 162,195 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 156,180 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 156,180 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 140,928 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 122,968 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe pitted

Offside Front brake pipe pitted

Fail 21 Jun 2018 122,968 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe pitted

Offside Front brake pipe pitted

Pass 31 May 2017 98,933 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,288 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

fuel filler cap seal cracking

osf inner rack end joint has slight play

Fail 11 Jun 2016 79,288 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 77,199 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

movement in both rear wishbone bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,316 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,670 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,229 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,021 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,493 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,070 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 31,069 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,951 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,758 miles

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)

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV04 XAH registered?

FV04 XAH is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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