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JC04 AKC

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,268 mi
Last recorded114,268 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC04 AKC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 114,268 miles

Both side sill covers fitted

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 108,253 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front damage repaired

inner offside wheel arch cover damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2010 99,280 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 99,280 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 96,551 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,931 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,009 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 56,975 miles

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

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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JC04 AKC is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 JC04 AKC, 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 JC04 AKC registered?

JC04 AKC is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is JC04 AKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for JC04 AKC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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