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AP04 UOK

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,365 mi
Last recorded108,365 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 UOK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 108,365 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 108,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Both links. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 102,321 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))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 102,321 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,612 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 87,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 81,685 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 81,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 76,360 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 68,924 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 61,907 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 61,907 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 54,614 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 54,614 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,023 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,917 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,036 miles

1/ slight damage to both front tyre treads

Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,428 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,555 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,162 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,923 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,500 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,324 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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AP04 UOK is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AP04 UOK, 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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AP04 UOK is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is AP04 UOK safe to buy?

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