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H4 RGA

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

165,919 mi
Last recorded165,919 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 RGA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 165,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 157,236 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 146,394 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 131,732 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 131,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 120,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 107,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2012 94,805 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 84,698 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 69,483 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,602 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 49,201 miles

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

front inner brake pads wearing low (limited view)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,689 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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H4 RGA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 H4 RGA, 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 RGA registered?

H4 RGA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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