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AF04 FAK

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,543 mi
Last recorded104,543 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FAK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 104,543 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 98,373 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 98,291 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 95,126 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside rear tyre showing signs of age cracking inbtween tread

Pass 25 May 2013 91,597 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,080 miles

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

nearside front steering rack end has slight play in ball joint

Pass 6 Nov 2010 81,560 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 73,903 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 64,912 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 57,485 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 48,479 miles

The tread depth on the N/S/R tyre is worn down to 2mm.

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 FAK is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AF04 FAK, 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 AF04 FAK registered?

AF04 FAK is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is AF04 FAK safe to buy?

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