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HK04 PPX

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,169 mi
Last recorded163,169 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 PPX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 163,169 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 163,168 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 129,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 124,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 120,538 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,393 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,679 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,793 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 78,312 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 78,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Apr 2013 71,791 miles

Both Front tyres worn on edges and cracking/perishing between tread

Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,812 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,728 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 29 Apr 2010 55,732 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,606 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,389 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 40,389 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

smoke test evaluation reads "0"(zero) as particulate filter fitted.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,184 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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HK04 PPX is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 HK04 PPX, 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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HK04 PPX is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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