MOT Status
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142,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
coolant leak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Flexi pipe worn-Exhaust
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Flexi pipe worn-Exhaust
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front tyre bald at inner edge
vehicle appears to be suffering from abnormal tyre wear,advise wheel alignment check
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres perishing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine management light on
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Transmission fault light on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AFZ 530 is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 AFZ 530, 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 AFZ 530 registered?
AFZ 530 is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2004.
Is AFZ 530 safe to buy?
The MOT history for AFZ 530 shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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