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AK04 ZTL

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,503 mi
Last recorded106,503 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ZTL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 106,503 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 103,954 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 103,942 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,617 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 84,617 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,178 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 55,949 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,196 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 45,132 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,081 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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AK04 ZTL is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZTL, 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 ZTL registered?

AK04 ZTL is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AK04 ZTL safe to buy?

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