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AJ54 UMD

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,781 mi
Last recorded138,781 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UMD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 138,781 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 123,645 miles

nearside front tyre tread damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2014 123,645 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre tread damaged

nearside rear outer sidelight/stop lamp inop

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2013 108,752 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 108,752 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 102,536 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 94,178 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 87,481 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 87,414 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 76,006 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 76,006 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,847 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 62,782 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 48,203 miles

front tyres worn uneven inner tread bands

r/h/r tyre 3mm

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 UMD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AJ54 UMD, 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 AJ54 UMD registered?

AJ54 UMD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 20 November 2004.

Is AJ54 UMD safe to buy?

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