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HN04 JZD

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

155,060 mi
Last recorded155,060 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 JZD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 155,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 135,203 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 127,707 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 119,803 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 112,503 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 105,986 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 93,574 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 85,590 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,603 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 69,998 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,668 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,166 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 67,166 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 61,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,709 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 55,704 miles

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

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

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 14 Mar 2011 50,794 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,977 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,642 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,277 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,386 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 JZD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JZD, 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 HN04 JZD registered?

HN04 JZD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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