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HF04 DWY

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

246,054 mi
Last recorded246,054 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 DWY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 246,054 miles

Brake pipe(s) coated in grease

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays/ sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2024 242,699 miles

Brake pipe(s) coated in grease

Undertray(s)/ Sill cover(s) fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2023 240,174 miles

Brake pipe(s) coated in grease

Fail 12 Jan 2023 240,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexi and running forward x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 374,449 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 368,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 368,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 356,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall/tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 343,175 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 343,171 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 341,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 341,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 204,222 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 194,619 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake back plate poor condition

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

Offside Rear parking brake appears to require adjustment or repair

Fail 26 May 2016 194,619 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake back plate poor condition

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

Offside Rear parking brake appears to require adjustment or repair

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 184,282 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 172,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 157,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

The propsaft to gearbox rubber drive flange is deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 142,339 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 127,912 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 110,782 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 93,455 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 93,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 79,417 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 70,098 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 70,098 miles

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

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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HF04 DWY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HF04 DWY, 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 HF04 DWY registered?

HF04 DWY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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