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HN04 UNJ

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,511 mi
Last recorded136,511 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 UNJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2021 136,511 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 127,320 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Headlight washers leaking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes starting to corrode (rear section of front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four sub-frame bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

oil dampness around rear diff

Fail 11 Apr 2019 127,320 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed two cuts both exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlight washers leaking

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes starting to corrode (rear section of front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four sub-frame bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

oil dampness around rear diff

Pass 17 Apr 2018 121,096 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle underside has some minor corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2017 115,104 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)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 115,104 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 110,043 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 110,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 102,603 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 102,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 94,870 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 94,795 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 90,052 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 84,810 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 77,195 miles

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front brake hose rubbing chasis

Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,841 miles

Both front tyre treads worn slightly unevenly(worn on inner edges)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Unable to check brake fluid leval

Pass 7 May 2009 63,173 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 62,855 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 62,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front under car trays insecure

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Sep 2007 50,113 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 46,765 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)

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 UNJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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