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HN04 EHT

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

306,861 mi
Last recorded306,861 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 EHT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 306,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 284,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low.

both rear tyres worn thin inner edges (close to ply/cords showing).

damage wheel rims.

deterioration nearside headlamp.

minor leak front exhaust flexi.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 284,605 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low.

both rear tyres worn thin inner edges (close to ply/cords showing).

damage wheel rims.

deterioration nearside headlamp.

minor leak front exhaust flexi.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 265,418 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

minor leak front exhaust.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 265,418 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

stone chips front windscreen.

minor leak front exhaust.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 242,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on.

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 212,245 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 212,245 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 201,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage wheel rims.

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

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress offside side repeater lamp.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 183,361 miles

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

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

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 wheel rims.

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

noise steering column on operation.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 98,534 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 98,657 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 98,657 miles

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

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 EHT is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EHT, 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 EHT is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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