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JRZ 4931

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,163 mi
Last recorded187,163 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRZ 4931
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 187,163 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 167,049 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 161,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 153,556 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front near side & off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers, undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2020 153,556 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front near side & off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers, undertrays fitted

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 145,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 138,685 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 138,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 132,553 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 124,167 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 124,167 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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JRZ 4931 is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JRZ 4931, 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 JRZ 4931 registered?

JRZ 4931 is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is JRZ 4931 safe to buy?

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