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AX54 KJA

2004 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

158,956 mi
Last recorded158,956 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 KJA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 158,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 150,379 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 145,791 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre perished slight on outer wall

t p s light on

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 141,420 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 132,422 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 131,453 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 115,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 111,655 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 104,314 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 97,272 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 97,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front bumper trim hanging off

Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,815 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,040 miles

squeek from nearside rear suspension, but cannot find movment in bushes.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,559 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,567 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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AX54 KJA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc 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 AX54 KJA, 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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AX54 KJA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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