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AV04 PXL

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

203,721 mi
Last recorded203,721 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 PXL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 203,721 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 195,153 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 181,531 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 172,953 miles

BONNET STRUTS WEAK

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 May 2019 172,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

BONNET STRUTS WEAK

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low DONE PRS !!!!! (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 163,984 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 159,868 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 147,149 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in steering rack inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 147,168 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 130,704 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 May 2013 114,184 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 109,276 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 109,276 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 96,001 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 84,275 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,985 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 66,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,686 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 56,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 43,481 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 PXL is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PXL, 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 AV04 PXL registered?

AV04 PXL is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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