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AF04 NTV

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

125,188 mi
Last recorded125,188 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 NTV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 125,188 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 121,684 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 118,861 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated / parking brake warning (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass deteriorated, appears part tinted; *Advise Att* ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 116,298 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 113,817 miles

Nearside door mirror slightly distorted view to rear

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 111,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre; worn smooth to inside

Offside Front Tyre; worn smooth to outside

Offside Mirror glass deteriorated; **Advise Att**

Pass 27 Mar 2020 108,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe > hose thru clip; **Advise Closer Inspection** (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre; worn smooth to inside

Offside Front Tyre; worn lower to outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe > hose thru clip; **Advise Closer Inspection** (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 105,505 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 101,922 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 101,746 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 97,297 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 92,420 miles

E.M.L on

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,733 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,711 miles

n/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2014 79,525 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2014 79,421 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2013 72,761 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,407 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,627 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,073 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,911 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,184 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,436 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 NTV is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NTV, 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 AF04 NTV registered?

AF04 NTV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is AF04 NTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 NTV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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