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AP04 WRN

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,584 mi
Last recorded153,584 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 WRN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 153,584 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 146,886 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 134,957 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 126,476 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 122,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 122,207 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 108,499 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 96,931 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 96,931 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 85,588 miles

both rear tyhres worn very close to legal limit

offside rear upper arm ball joint has slight play

slight oil leak from gearbox area

under sheilds preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2010 70,952 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F head lamp clip fixing damaged, but secure.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 55,389 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlight mounting bracket broken

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlight mounting bracket broken

Pass 18 Feb 2008 43,973 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,885 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 29,885 miles

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

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

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 WRN is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AP04 WRN, 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 AP04 WRN registered?

AP04 WRN is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is AP04 WRN safe to buy?

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