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HT04 PFK

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

174,241 mi
Last recorded174,241 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 PFK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 174,241 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear tyres worn close to limit

child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 10 Nov 2021 169,699 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 163,252 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 163,234 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 161,096 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 161,090 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 157,223 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 146,213 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 137,523 miles

Offside Front slight roughness detected when rotating wheelbearing

Pass 11 Aug 2015 126,426 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 116,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyr ewearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 105,912 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,561 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 77,715 miles

LH/F tyre starting to perish on inner side wall

Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,593 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,282 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,940 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,182 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 34,250 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)

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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HT04 PFK is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HT04 PFK, 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 HT04 PFK registered?

HT04 PFK is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 2 August 2004.

Is HT04 PFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT04 PFK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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