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AG04 EYU

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,315 mi
Last recorded129,315 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 EYU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 129,315 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 124,525 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 122,066 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 May 2023 116,682 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 114,374 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 111,582 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 109,332 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 103,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 97,840 miles

longitudinal/rear metal brake pipes poorly fitted and routed

oil leak

under trays fitted front-rear not allowing inspection

Pass 25 May 2017 82,822 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 9 May 2017 82,673 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal/lateral (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (nearside) (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn inner edges

plastic under trays fitted front-rear

Pass 17 May 2016 72,568 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 72,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 65,395 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 58,368 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,929 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 52,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 46,662 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,907 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,366 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,755 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,877 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 26,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 19,154 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)

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

front tyres bauld on inner edges advise replacement A.S.A.P

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 EYU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AG04 EYU, 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 AG04 EYU registered?

AG04 EYU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is AG04 EYU safe to buy?

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