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HT04 WRZ

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,665 mi
Last recorded134,665 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 WRZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 134,665 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 132,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 130,044 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 127,670 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 127,670 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 120,950 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 115,483 miles

Brake warning light on, on dash

Nearside Rear Caliper clip missing

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 115,483 miles

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

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

Brake warning light on, on dash

Nearside Rear Caliper clip missing

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 108,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake pad retaining clip missing

brake pad warning light illuminated.... rear pad sensor appears to be damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2018 103,240 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 103,233 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake warning lamp on

Pass 9 Dec 2017 94,494 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 94,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 89,678 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Oct 2015 80,711 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,600 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,124 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 47,419 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,000 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,478 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 34,394 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,669 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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HT04 WRZ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WRZ, 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 WRZ registered?

HT04 WRZ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is HT04 WRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT04 WRZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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