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AK54 THG

2004 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,800 mi
Last recorded165,800 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 THG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 165,800 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 163,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall 2454517RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 163,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall 2454517RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 157,736 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 152,228 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 146,502 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 140,164 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 133,695 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 128,016 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 122,027 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 110,092 miles

nearside front headlight slightly inscure

Fail 6 Dec 2011 110,091 miles

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

nearside front headlight slightly inscure

Pass 8 Nov 2010 101,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 95,314 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,081 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,427 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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AK54 THG is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AK54 THG, 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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AK54 THG is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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