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JJ53 OBS

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,105 mi
Last recorded122,105 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ53 OBS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 122,105 miles

Offside Rear tyre areas on 2mm tread depth

Pass 24 Mar 2016 116,807 miles

Nearside Front tyre no tread pattern on inner edge

nearside and offside rear of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 116,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front tyre no tread pattern on inner edge

nearside and offside rear of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 110,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 110,666 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 94,920 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 80,816 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 63,724 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 158,821 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 131,553 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 99,894 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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JJ53 OBS is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JJ53 OBS, 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 JJ53 OBS registered?

JJ53 OBS is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is JJ53 OBS safe to buy?

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