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H4 FFN

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,845 mi
Last recorded148,845 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 FFN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 148,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 141,818 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 141,818 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 128,379 miles

slight damage to nearside front wheel inner rim

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Nov 2015 127,967 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside front wheel inner rim

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2014 114,334 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 107,610 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 84,606 miles

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

advice prop shaft rubber doughnut

engine too clean to get emissions reading

Pass 20 Jan 2011 75,476 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 75,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

advise front and rear brake discs.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,166 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 65,166 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 56,331 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,069 miles

damage to offside rear tyre

damage to offside rear wing

damage to rear bumper

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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H4 FFN is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H4 FFN, 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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What year was H4 FFN registered?

H4 FFN is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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