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AF54 YSE

2004 BMW 530

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,753 mi
Last recorded138,753 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YSE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 138,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 135,636 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 130,833 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 127,973 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Engine cove and under tray fitted.

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 127,916 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Engine cove and under tray fitted.

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 122,173 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 117,782 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 114,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

sills and underbody covered

Pass 11 Jun 2016 104,631 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 96,792 miles

sills and underbody covered

Pass 25 Jun 2014 92,123 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 86,983 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 79,140 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,148 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,869 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 62,685 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 62,558 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

n/s rear tyre 1.61mm just legal

o/s rear tyre 1.9mm just legal

Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,319 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 43,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,221 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 36,001 miles

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

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 YSE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YSE, 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 YSE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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