CarVerify

Free Car Check

H11 FKA

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

219,389 mi
Last recorded219,389 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 FKA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 219,389 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 209,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Seatbelt warning light on despite locking seatbelts.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 209,788 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 196,331 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 164,783 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 130,774 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 99,557 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 8 Mar 2010 85,727 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 66,463 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 54,318 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 45,081 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
Full BMW 530 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H11 FKA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H11 FKA, 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

How do I check the history of H11 FKA?

You can check the full history of H11 FKA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H11 FKA registered?

H11 FKA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is H11 FKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H11 FKA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H11 FKA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H11 FKA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.