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AR04 AAZ

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,701 mi
Last recorded206,701 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 AAZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 206,701 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 198,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Jul 2017 186,590 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Jun 2017 186,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Early corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 174,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 173,695 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 163,942 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 146,373 miles

both rear outer CVjoint covers leaking?

some runout n/s/f brake

Fail 21 Jun 2014 146,373 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear outer CVjoint covers leaking?

some runout n/s/f brake

Pass 1 Jul 2013 129,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2013 129,445 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 127,653 miles

rear brakes squeaking

Pass 23 Jan 2012 115,615 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)

slight exhaust blow front section

Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,241 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 95,065 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 95,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 87,273 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 87,272 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 72,095 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 72,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 56,538 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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AR04 AAZ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AR04 AAZ, 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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AR04 AAZ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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