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HJ04 FJY

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,714 mi
Last recorded112,714 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 FJY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 112,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 105,208 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2020 105,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamps deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 102,321 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

some condensation in n/s headlight

Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,133 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

headlights deteriorated but light out put not reduced

some fluffing on drivers seat belt

Pass 16 Mar 2017 91,942 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,789 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,098 miles

small dig in side wall of front n/s tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2015 80,098 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

small dig in side wall of front n/s tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,975 miles

small cut in front n/s tyre outer side wall

Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,663 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 64,567 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,801 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 58,762 miles

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

ADVISE CHECK TRACKING

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,009 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,410 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,807 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,933 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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HJ04 FJY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ04 FJY, 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 HJ04 FJY registered?

HJ04 FJY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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