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AV04 TYF

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,652 mi
Last recorded69,652 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 TYF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 69,652 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,347 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sill & Floor Pan Covers Fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2011 65,347 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sill & Floor Pan Covers Fitted

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,292 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,967 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,814 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,882 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 TYF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYF, 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 TYF registered?

AV04 TYF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is AV04 TYF safe to buy?

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