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AV04 FEG

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,883 mi
Last recorded117,883 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 FEG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 117,883 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 117,883 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 111,028 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 111,023 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 108,581 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 105,431 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 101,777 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,264 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 89,649 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 82,453 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 77,441 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 71,198 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 71,183 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all four brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 2 Mar 2007 44,513 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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AV04 FEG is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol 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 AV04 FEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV04 FEG registered?

AV04 FEG is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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