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HS04 USM

2004 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

230,828 mi
Last recorded230,828 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 USM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 230,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear seat belt buckle not visable to test

Fail 3 Aug 2021 230,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear seat belt buckle not visable to test

Pass 17 Aug 2020 223,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 219,531 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 209,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

all four tyres cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2018 209,213 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

all four tyres cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2016 208,104 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 207,365 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 207,351 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 200,198 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 184,189 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2013 184,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 172,198 miles

SRS Light On

Pass 23 May 2011 157,804 miles

NS park brake slower in application than OS.

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 138,819 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 115,434 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 101,737 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 101,737 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 75,163 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 75,163 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 USM is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 USM, 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 USM registered?

HS04 USM is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is HS04 USM safe to buy?

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