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HS04 DVM

2004 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,827 mi
Last recorded175,827 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 DVM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 175,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 169,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 169,950 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 165,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 160,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 157,404 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 146,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limit on inner edge requires replacing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limit requires replacing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 146,051 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limit on inner edge requires replacing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limit requires replacing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 139,462 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 135,015 miles

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 125,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 116,119 miles

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

o/s mirror replacement glass loose

Pass 23 Jul 2010 96,588 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 96,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge..corrosion front discs..n/s door mirror insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2010 96,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc's are worn

front nearside tyre side wall cut but not showing cords

Pass 6 Jul 2009 79,105 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 78,704 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 59,156 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,611 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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HS04 DVM is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HS04 DVM, 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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HS04 DVM is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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