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AX04 EBC

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

180,559 mi
Last recorded180,559 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 EBC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 180,559 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit in centre of treads 245/45 R 18 100H XL

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of car (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint,advise attention. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of car ()

Pass 3 Jul 2021 168,708 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 168,290 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides of car 245/45 ZR 18 100W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 160,240 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter separating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack offside inner joint close to limit.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 154,114 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 145,553 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive from exhaust pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2018 145,528 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn small link top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive from exhaust pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 140,508 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 128,823 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 121,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 104,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,916 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 86,664 miles

front discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Jan 2011 79,243 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 72,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 63,009 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 49,553 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,855 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AX04 EBC is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AX04 EBC, 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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AX04 EBC is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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