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AJ54 UAR

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

171,315 mi
Last recorded171,315 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UAR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 171,315 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 160,292 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All. Throughout car, front and rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Crack to nearside of screen, not affecting drivers view of road.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 160,292 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 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All. Throughout car, front and rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Crack to nearside of screen, not affecting drivers view of road.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 142,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 125,485 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres worn inner egde

Pass 9 Aug 2012 124,206 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 113,003 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 102,934 miles

245/40/18y

airbag light on

offside door mirror cover missing

slight play offside rear outer back lower bushes

nearside rear tyre on legal limit centre

offside rear tyre on legal limit centre

Pass 21 Mar 2009 89,743 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 84,152 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 84,059 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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AJ54 UAR is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AJ54 UAR, 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 AJ54 UAR registered?

AJ54 UAR is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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