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AX04 XCD

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

214,471 mi
Last recorded214,471 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 XCD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 214,471 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 214,471 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 205,439 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 190,163 miles

Lower under body covers fitted

Nearside Front mirror casing damaged

Pass 17 May 2016 168,433 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 164,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 159,891 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 144,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to be detected, visual only

headlamp bulb cover missing

heavy engine oil leak

n/s/f wheel arch cover insecure

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Jun 2013 144,518 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to be detected, visual only

headlamp bulb cover missing

heavy engine oil leak

n/s/f wheel arch cover insecure

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2012 132,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in track rod end

Pass 7 Jun 2011 117,771 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 106,192 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 106,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 8 Jun 2009 92,328 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 76,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2007 61,018 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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AX04 XCD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XCD, 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 XCD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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