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AF04 EFW

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

189,764 mi
Last recorded189,764 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 EFW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 189,764 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 182,185 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 174,259 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 167,670 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 154,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 141,824 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 131,277 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 112,406 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 112,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

n/s/r drop link worn slight play

o/s/f ,rear cross body,mainline next to tank brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 108,340 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 108,340 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 99,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 91,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2011 83,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,246 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 74,224 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,248 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 64,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2008 52,349 miles

rear brake pads worn 3mm aprox

Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,609 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 34,897 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 34,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AF04 EFW is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AF04 EFW, 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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AF04 EFW is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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