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AV04 WZL

2004 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,802 mi
Last recorded177,802 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 WZL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 177,802 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 177,802 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)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING ARM

Pass 7 Apr 2009 165,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 149,173 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 110,722 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 WZL is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

AV04 WZL is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is AV04 WZL safe to buy?

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