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AJ54 UUL

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,426 mi
Last recorded156,426 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 156,426 miles

Offside Front Flexible brake hose rubbing on shock absorber on lock to lock check. No damage to pipe as yet

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 156,210 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 150,450 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 147,632 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 139,255 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 137,475 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 123,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 109,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,821 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 81,821 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,686 miles

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

o/s/rear boot strut damaged

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,876 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 69,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,553 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,349 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,345 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,339 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 UUL is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 UUL, 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 UUL registered?

AJ54 UUL is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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