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HN04 EHP

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,038 mi
Last recorded144,038 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 EHP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 144,038 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 144,038 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 137,157 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 129,504 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 129,504 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 120,312 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 107,033 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2011 96,578 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 96,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,623 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 74,190 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 62,759 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 47,881 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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HN04 EHP is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EHP, 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 EHP is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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