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AK04 VYG

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,027 mi
Last recorded179,027 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 VYG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 179,027 miles

Rear brake hoses cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2018 178,481 miles

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

Rear brake hoses cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2017 165,000 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 165,000 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 152,562 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 135,947 miles

play in rack arms

rear exhaust clamp broken

rear suspension arm bushes wearing

undershields fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 116,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 116,423 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)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 94,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2012 82,521 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 71,983 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,580 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,737 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 52,737 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,544 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,316 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 30,277 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VYG is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK04 VYG, 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 AK04 VYG registered?

AK04 VYG is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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