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AK54 YZJ

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,164 mi
Last recorded190,164 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YZJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 190,164 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 183,768 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 183,767 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55Z R17 101W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 179,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 172,876 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 161,064 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 161,064 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 150,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 138,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2016 138,506 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2016 137,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 121,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 109,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 93,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 82,248 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,443 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 22 Jan 2010 61,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 59,742 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,043 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,452 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 YZJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YZJ, 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 YZJ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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