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AD04 ZYA

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,004 mi
Last recorded154,004 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 ZYA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 154,004 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2016 147,069 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 141,889 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in inner rack joints

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under trays and engine cover fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 136,385 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 132,040 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 132,038 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 124,152 miles

Oil leak

middle exhaust pipe is corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 112,010 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 112,010 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 92,268 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 75,357 miles

Nearsde rear tyre 3mm

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

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 55,519 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 46,947 miles

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

all 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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AD04 ZYA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AD04 ZYA, 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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AD04 ZYA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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