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AE54 WZT

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,190 mi
Last recorded117,190 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 WZT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 117,190 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 108,150 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 99,152 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 94,416 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 89,081 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 83,698 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 77,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel to clean for test

Fail 11 Nov 2014 77,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel to clean for test

Pass 6 Nov 2013 71,643 miles

Emissions not detected

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre wall cut

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wall cut

Offside rear tyre wall cut

Offside rear wheel rim damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,470 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 58,899 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 58,899 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

dashboard displays a tyre puncture

Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,232 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,342 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,449 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,793 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 WZT is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AE54 WZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE54 WZT registered?

AE54 WZT is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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