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AG04 JYU

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,041 mi
Last recorded195,041 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 JYU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 195,041 miles

Brake pipes to n/s front & to n/s & o/s rear flexies corroding.

Fail 1 Jun 2018 195,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner measured tread area. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes to n/s front & to n/s & o/s rear flexies corroding.

Pass 2 May 2017 180,550 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears aound subframe very close to corrosion limit (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section split (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 180,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very close to exposing cords/ply also (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very close to exposing cords/ply also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower spherical joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section split (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to fail limit (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s arms (2.4.G.2)

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

suspension level control system indicates a fault

Pass 19 Feb 2016 167,727 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 167,727 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 155,937 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 147,869 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 128,784 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 128,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 108,104 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 108,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 13 Sep 2010 89,412 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,614 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 39,976 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,886 miles

There is a cut in the tread of the N/S/R tyre 25mm long, but not deep enough to show cord.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 30,759 miles

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 JYU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JYU, 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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AG04 JYU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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