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J100 SAA

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,210 mi
Last recorded205,210 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 SAA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 205,210 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 194,059 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 182,241 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 170,778 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 157,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r droplink has slight play in

Pass 7 Nov 2013 149,857 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

n/s/r coil spring poor

oil leak

play in front D bushes

Fail 29 Oct 2013 149,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

n/s/r coil spring poor

oil leak

play in front D bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2012 138,905 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 138,905 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 127,918 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 112,931 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 96,104 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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J100 SAA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J100 SAA, 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 J100 SAA registered?

J100 SAA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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