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HT04 WRV

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,950 mi
Last recorded214,950 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 WRV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 214,950 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 210,063 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

vehicle underside dirty

Fail 24 Feb 2023 210,060 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering joint/rack. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

vehicle under side dirty.

Pass 3 Feb 2022 203,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 197,009 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 180,817 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Under-trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 11 Dec 2019 180,817 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Under-trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2018 163,130 miles

DPF fitted no emission readings

Offside Slight play in steering arm

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 153,875 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 128,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Air bellows deteriorating

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 128,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Air bellows deteriorating

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 111,116 miles

Emissions to clean to register

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 99,312 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 88,803 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 88,750 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside front tyres worn very low on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Dec 2011 74,958 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 74,956 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2010 69,555 miles

ZERO EMISSIONS

Pass 3 Apr 2010 60,700 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,385 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,764 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 30,556 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 30,556 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WRV is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HT04 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

HT04 WRV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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