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HF04 WDM

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

269,663 mi
Last recorded269,663 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 WDM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 269,663 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 269,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 152,356 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 144,731 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 135,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 134,569 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 134,565 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake discs worn/badly lipped

n/s/f coil spring incomplete(broken)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 119,723 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r lower wishbone has play in pin/bush

Pass 19 Feb 2010 95,396 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s/f tyre worn low in places and mishaping on inner tread area

rear tyres worn close to limits(just over 2mm)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 70,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

both front brake discs worn close to the limit.

both rear brake discs worn.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 46,957 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 46,957 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,687 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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HF04 WDM is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HF04 WDM, 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 WDM registered?

HF04 WDM is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is HF04 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF04 WDM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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