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A10 LLU

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,752 mi
Last recorded95,752 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 LLU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 95,752 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

limited slip rear axle not rbt.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 195,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

limited slip rear axle not rbt.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 179,335 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance flickering (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on limit (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance flickering (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on limit (3.6.B.2c)

evidence of black smoke on rear of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2017 165,177 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 147,761 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 147,761 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 131,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s outer cv boot has small leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 115,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 108,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 96,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 80,804 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 66,495 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 55,431 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 48,709 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pad warning light on for front and rear pads

front offside tyre wearing on inner edge

panel indicating a puncture but non found

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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A10 LLU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A10 LLU, 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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A10 LLU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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