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HK04 FBY

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,545 mi
Last recorded158,545 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 FBY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 158,545 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 158,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 153,999 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 153,995 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 149,474 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 144,534 miles

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 11 Mar 2015 121,917 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 110,535 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 101,278 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 92,394 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 71,077 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,166 miles

slight knock from steering column

Fail 1 Apr 2009 59,166 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight knock from steering column

Pass 7 Apr 2008 46,513 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,561 miles

both rear tyres on wear bars.

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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HK04 FBY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HK04 FBY, 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 HK04 FBY registered?

HK04 FBY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 25 April 2004.

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