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AJ54 WRL

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

133,568 mi
Last recorded133,568 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 WRL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 133,568 miles

1/reversing/light/out

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 133,567 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as/marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1/reversing/light/out

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2018 133,563 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bushes bar moves side to side (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Aug 2017 133,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Exhaust bracket is broken

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 130,274 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 130,274 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 130,273 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust coroding

Pass 23 Apr 2015 124,940 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

plastic sheet fitted under

Fail 22 Apr 2015 124,935 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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)

plastic sheet fitted under

Pass 26 Apr 2014 113,848 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 113,662 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2013
Pass 2 May 2012 89,935 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 81,360 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,911 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2009 66,258 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 66,265 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,151 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 61,151 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WRL is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 WRL, 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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AJ54 WRL is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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