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AF04 HUZ

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,399 mi
Last recorded149,399 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 HUZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 149,399 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 149,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 8 Feb 2018 145,463 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 145,461 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring broken O/S/R (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 141,882 miles

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

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% PRODUCT ON BOTH REAR LENSES (1.5.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 141,881 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint N/S/F (MARKED) (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% PRODUCT ON BOTH REAR LENSES (1.5.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 141,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 137,820 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 133,066 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 133,066 miles

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 127,966 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 118,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 112,144 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 105,829 miles

osr tyre worn low +nsf tyre starting to wear low

Pass 20 Nov 2009 98,651 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o s r tyre worn on inner edge

very slight twist in o s r brake hose

Fail 17 Nov 2009 98,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o s r tyre worn on inner edge

very slight twist in o s r brake hose

Pass 17 Oct 2008 90,326 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)

brake pad warning light is on

Fail 17 Oct 2008 90,326 miles

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

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)

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,482 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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AF04 HUZ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HUZ, 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 HUZ registered?

AF04 HUZ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is AF04 HUZ safe to buy?

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