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HJ04 NBM

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

257,922 mi
Last recorded257,922 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 NBM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 257,922 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 257,922 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 158,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 155,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bar bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 151,110 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 150,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 233,375 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 139,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 130,019 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 130,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 123,540 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2012 123,507 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2011 112,494 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 99,080 miles

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

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

third brake light not working

Pass 9 Jun 2009 82,821 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 66,251 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,830 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 NBM is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NBM, 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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HJ04 NBM is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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