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AE54 VGZ

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,148 mi
Last recorded140,148 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VGZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 140,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 131,688 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 130,562 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 121,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 121,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 112,142 miles

n/s/f tyre low

n/s/f tyre wall cut

Fail 2 Dec 2014 112,140 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre low

n/s/f tyre wall cut

Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,631 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 86,631 miles

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

rear pads worn

Pass 24 Dec 2011 83,133 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 68,211 miles

Emissions limits were tested and met, but the DSM could not register the readings

Fail 21 Dec 2010 68,209 miles

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

Emissions limits were tested and met, but the DSM could not register the readings

Pass 22 Dec 2009 62,287 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 62,287 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 48,170 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 30,624 miles

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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AE54 VGZ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AE54 VGZ, 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 AE54 VGZ registered?

AE54 VGZ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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