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J6 REM

2004 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,735 mi
Last recorded195,735 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 REM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 195,735 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine damp with oil

handbrake travel high

Fail 11 Dec 2018 195,731 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine damp with oil

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Dec 2017 183,765 miles

Hand brake low effort requirements only just met

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 165,763 miles

long travel parking brake

Pass 25 Nov 2015 147,736 miles

Rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 20 Dec 2014 131,061 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 107,053 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 106,733 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 91,845 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 75,675 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,267 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 45,754 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

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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J6 REM is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol 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 J6 REM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J6 REM registered?

J6 REM is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is J6 REM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 REM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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