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FX04 THV

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

236,221 mi
Last recorded236,221 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 THV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 236,221 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 229,945 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 229,945 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 222,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 214,872 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 214,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 205,689 miles

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

intercooler pipe leeking

Fail 1 Sep 2014 205,681 miles

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

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

intercooler pipe leeking

Pass 22 Aug 2013 195,926 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 188,054 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 178,698 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 170,414 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2009 156,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2008 152,056 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2008 152,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre cuts & cracking to tread area

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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FX04 THV is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FX04 THV, 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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FX04 THV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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