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JMB 48Y

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,024 mi
Last recorded97,024 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMB 48Y
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 97,024 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 95,523 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 93,750 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 91,922 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 91,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 90,135 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 88,383 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 87,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 84,780 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 84,780 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 82,018 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,165 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 76,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 74,369 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 71,368 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,073 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 60,884 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,029 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 55,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,119 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,586 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,166 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,206 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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JMB 48Y is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JMB 48Y, 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 JMB 48Y registered?

JMB 48Y is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is JMB 48Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMB 48Y shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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