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2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,114 mi
Last recorded132,114 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 URL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 132,114 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 125,450 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2022 125,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 121,044 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 121,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 117,834 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 114,723 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 109,872 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 106,998 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 100,161 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,303 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 89,303 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 83,348 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,854 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,414 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,738 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,928 miles

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

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 9 Jul 2008 41,974 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,144 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 URL is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HD04 URL, 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 URL is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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