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HS04 HCK

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,215 mi
Last recorded141,215 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 HCK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 141,215 miles

slight play in rack joints

Fail 9 Jun 2016 141,213 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in rack joints

Pass 4 Nov 2015 141,200 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 137,121 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 131,081 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 131,080 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 117,724 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 117,457 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 111,503 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 106,892 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 106,891 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 84,928 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 69,688 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,434 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,982 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 HCK is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HCK, 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 HS04 HCK registered?

HS04 HCK is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is HS04 HCK safe to buy?

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