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ALZ 1902

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,209 mi
Last recorded149,209 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 1902
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 149,209 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Nearside Rear wheel has been repaired

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

Offside Rear wheel has been repaired

Fail 2 Jan 2018 149,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear wheel has been repaired

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

Offside Rear wheel has been repaired

Pass 14 Dec 2016 136,800 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside/offside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear nearside/offside alloys been welded in diffrent points

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 124,390 miles

Alloy wheels have been welded

Engine has a oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 115,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 113,949 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 113,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 107,882 miles

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

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

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)

offside front tyre has cut to side wall

Pass 30 Oct 2012 107,882 miles

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

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)

offside front tyre has cut to side wall

Fail 31 Oct 2011 104,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 104,579 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 93,903 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 139,216 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 139,216 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 113,069 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 121,730 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 94,643 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,337 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 50,337 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 41,775 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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ALZ 1902 is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ALZ 1902, 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 ALZ 1902 registered?

ALZ 1902 is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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