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AC04 FOD

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,725 mi
Last recorded90,725 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FOD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 90,725 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,906 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 81,608 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 76,417 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Sep 2012 76,413 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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AC04 FOD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AC04 FOD, 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 AC04 FOD registered?

AC04 FOD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AC04 FOD safe to buy?

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