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AF54 YRM

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

237,478 mi
Last recorded237,478 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YRM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 237,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 237,478 miles

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

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 225,311 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 211,435 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2022 211,435 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2020 202,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2019 194,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 194,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 189,115 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 176,210 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 169,549 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 154,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 33,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fluid weeping from offside under floor cover joint,under drivers feet.

Pass 20 May 2013 117,624 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 110,535 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 91,203 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 91,203 miles

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 84,802 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 74,913 miles

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

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

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

r/h/r tyre 4mm

Pass 26 Aug 2008 68,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AF54 YRM is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AF54 YRM, 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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AF54 YRM is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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