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AK04 CMF

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,939 mi
Last recorded136,939 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 CMF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 136,939 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 136,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 131,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 128,293 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 123,278 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 123,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 118,401 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 112,507 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 112,507 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 102,284 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 102,284 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,461 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 81,001 miles

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 81,001 miles

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

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,336 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 64,093 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Feb 2010 51,644 miles

Baby seat fitted to nearside rear. Adult belt not fully inspected.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside parking brake performance is weaker than nearside.

Small nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 51,644 miles

Baby seat fitted to nearside rear. Adult belt not fully inspected.

Nearside brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface.

Offside parking brake performance is weaker than nearside.

Small nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,723 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,396 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,190 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 27,190 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AK04 CMF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK04 CMF, 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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AK04 CMF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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