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HD04 HNZ

2004 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

222,711 mi
Last recorded222,711 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 HNZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 222,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 210,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 210,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 201,636 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 201,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 191,428 miles

Nearside mirror lens damaged

Offside Front wheel damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2022 191,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror lens damaged

Offside Front wheel damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2021 179,893 miles

Nearside mirror lens damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 179,893 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside mirror lens damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 170,804 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 170,799 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 180/300 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake reading low

Fail 16 Jan 2020 170,596 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake reading low

Pass 7 Jan 2019 153,873 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 139,420 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 139,417 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 119,679 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 94,874 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 79,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,649 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,103 miles

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 4 May 2013 63,671 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 57,488 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 57,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 44,598 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,137 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,137 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,260 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 16,776 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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HD04 HNZ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 HD04 HNZ, 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 HD04 HNZ registered?

HD04 HNZ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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