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H11 PWJ

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,790 mi
Last recorded164,790 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 PWJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 164,790 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 160,411 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 143,569 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 5 Sep 2016 143,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2015 138,957 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 131,358 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 120,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 109,474 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 96,522 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 96,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake pads, low.

Wiper blades, poor wipe. Rear brake pads,low. Offside rear tyre, punctured.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,392 miles

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

Tyre side wall damaged slightly (nearside front outer wall) ply/cords just showing if tyre is probed with inspection tool

Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,841 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,957 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 50,956 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 35,559 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,559 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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H11 PWJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H11 PWJ, 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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H11 PWJ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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