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HN04 EDC

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

167,993 mi
Last recorded167,993 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 EDC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 167,993 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 156,176 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 141,721 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 128,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 97,427 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 86,944 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 80,113 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,160 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,438 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress nearside front spot lamp.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 58,567 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress nearside front spot lamp.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 52,941 miles

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

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress nearside front spot lamp.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,325 miles

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 47,325 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,579 miles

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

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)

damage nearside rear tyre sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,793 miles

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)

cuts in tyre treads,but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake disc worn close to limit.

offside front brake disc worn close to limit.

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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HN04 EDC is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HN04 EDC, 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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HN04 EDC is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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