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AV54 XJW

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

175,544 mi
Last recorded175,544 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XJW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 175,544 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 173,004 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 171,045 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 165,230 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 161,590 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 157,595 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 150,188 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 141,027 miles

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

Noise coming from front possibly from bushes

Offside rear bushes have slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2013 133,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 125,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 114,778 miles

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

nearside front tyre split but no cords or structure exposed

Pass 28 Jan 2010 107,211 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 99,592 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2008 92,193 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 91,103 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 91,095 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake has long travel

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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AV54 XJW is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AV54 XJW, 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 AV54 XJW registered?

AV54 XJW is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AV54 XJW safe to buy?

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