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AP54 HKO

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,707 mi
Last recorded156,707 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 HKO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 156,707 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 147,423 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 147,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 136,912 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 131,066 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 124,398 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 118,785 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 111,454 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 25 Nov 2014 111,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

high level stop light not working

Pass 11 Dec 2013 105,417 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 100,057 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 93,819 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 85,353 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 75,028 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 75,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2008 65,517 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 64,165 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 64,165 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 57,128 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/rear tyre just in legal limits

o/s rear tyre wearing low

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 HKO is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HKO, 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 AP54 HKO registered?

AP54 HKO is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is AP54 HKO safe to buy?

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