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AX54 NFC

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,884 mi
Last recorded143,884 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 NFC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 143,884 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 134,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2011 194,709 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 194,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 98,755 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 98,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2008 72,679 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 72,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,540 miles

Small cuts in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2007 40,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Small cuts in nearside rear tyre

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 NFC is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NFC, 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 AX54 NFC registered?

AX54 NFC is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is AX54 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 NFC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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