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AV04 TXC

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,452 mi
Last recorded220,452 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 TXC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 220,452 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 205,903 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 194,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 194,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 183,744 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 175,931 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 166,887 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 157,692 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 144,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs pitted inside slightly

brake fluid not checked as reservoir not visible

emissions reading too clean to register

offside front and nearside rear tyres both have cuts to sidewall

part worn stamp on n/s/front tyre that replaced defective tyre.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 144,200 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs pitted inside slightly

brake fluid not checked as reservoir not visible

emissions reading too clean to register

offside front and nearside rear tyres both have cuts to sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2008 132,175 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 132,175 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 107,019 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 107,019 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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 TXC is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV04 TXC, 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 TXC registered?

AV04 TXC is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is AV04 TXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 TXC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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