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J30 ELT

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,172 mi
Last recorded112,172 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 ELT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 112,172 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,617 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 109,585 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Shoulder

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 105,025 miles

Both Front Brake Pipes Corroding (At Flexible Hose)

Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroding At Rear

Condensation In Nearside Headlamp Unit

EML On

Welded Repair To Offside Front Road Wheel

Fail 16 Sep 2016 105,025 miles

Both Front Brake Pipes Corroding (At Flexible Hose)

Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroding At Rear

Condensation In Nearside Headlamp Unit

EML On

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Welded Repair To Offside Front Road Wheel

Pass 21 Sep 2015 98,673 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 87,959 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,620 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 57,531 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,273 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 30,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front tyrte outer edges starting to show heavy wear.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,726 miles

both front tyrte outer edges starting to show heavy wear.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,012 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s and o/s headlamp support brackets fractured.

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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J30 ELT is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J30 ELT, 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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J30 ELT is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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