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AG04 AYV

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,006 mi
Last recorded143,006 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 AYV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 143,006 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 140,785 miles

drivers mirror poor

front brake discs very worn

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty in places

head light lenses starting to deteriorate

offside hand brake effort down/ noisy

play in nearside rear upper arm ball joint

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Aug 2017 140,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

drivers mirror poor

front brake discs very worn

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty in places

head light lenses starting to deteriorate

offside hand brake effort down/ noisy

play in nearside rear upper arm ball joint

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Jul 2016 134,804 miles

offside hand brake effort could be improved

rear suspension arm bushes worn

some damage to nearside front tyre inner wall

Pass 4 Mar 2015 129,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front suspension arm inner bushes worn

offside handbrake effort could be improved

rear suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 8 Jan 2014 125,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 119,453 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 115,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake disc backplate corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Mar 2012 115,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2012 115,027 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake disc backplate corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2010 94,936 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 94,935 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 80,473 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 59,021 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 48,449 miles

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

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

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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AG04 AYV is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AG04 AYV, 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 AG04 AYV registered?

AG04 AYV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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