BMW 530 (2004)
Worse than most 2004 Bmw 530s
The CarHunch Score (0–100) ranks this vehicle against other 2004 Bmw 530s in our database.
A score of 15 means this vehicle performs better than approximately 15% of similar vehicles based on its MOT history.
The score combines three factors: MOT pass rate (how often it passes first time), defect severity (how serious the faults found are), and number of MOT tests recorded (more tests = higher confidence).
Based on 6,123 similar vehicles.
Complete MOT History
Detailed test results, advisories, and failure history
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MOT History for YX53MMV
BMW 530 (2004) - 2,926cc Diesel
Found 20 MOT records for YX53MMV
Test History
Safety-Critical Failures in History
Some past MOT failures were safety-critical (e.g., brake pipe leaks, ABS faults, structural corrosion). This historical summary highlights patterns for comparison; it is not a current inspection.
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Pattern Summary
Recurring patterns identified across 20 tests. Enable JavaScript for AI-powered insights.
📋 Recent MOTs
Most recent 3 tests (always shown for transparency):
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ( (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ( (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces ( (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm ( (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush ( (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ( (b) (ii))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear mid section ( (c))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush ( (a) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear mid section ( (c))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm ( (a) (i))
- car to low for brake rollers, brake decelerometer test carried out
- slight oil leak at sump
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ( (b) (i))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (.2 (c))
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