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HD04 HOH

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

224,298 mi
Last recorded224,298 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 HOH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 224,298 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 201,916 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 175,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and wearing more on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front one position light bulb not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and wearing more on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 175,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and wearing more on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front one position light bulb not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and wearing more on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all road wheels one stud missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 160,832 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 31 Jul 2015 160,828 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

o/s/front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 1 Sep 2014 146,319 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 146,319 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 124,433 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 124,433 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 107,562 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 107,558 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 92,891 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 76,553 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cuts in both front tyre treads.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 1 May 2008 53,615 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

Pass 8 May 2007 40,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage both rear wheel rims.

damage nearside front wheel rim.

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 HOH is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HOH, 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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HD04 HOH is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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