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AP54 EVG

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,795 mi
Last recorded168,795 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 EVG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 168,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both side and both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 163,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 156,145 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 156,135 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 132,192 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 108,905 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 101,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,543 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,065 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)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 88,065 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 29 Nov 2013 74,311 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 67,183 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 60,597 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 51,743 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,508 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,881 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,273 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 27,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AP54 EVG is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP54 EVG, 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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AP54 EVG is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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