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AY04 RUU

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,914 mi
Last recorded141,914 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 RUU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 141,914 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 141,415 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 140,213 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 140,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 132,187 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 122,294 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 114,481 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 106,215 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 98,000 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 19 Jun 2012 89,097 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 76,599 miles

emission to clean to test

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,333 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,579 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,914 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 37,909 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,961 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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AY04 RUU 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 87.5%.

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 AY04 RUU, 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 AY04 RUU registered?

AY04 RUU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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The MOT history for AY04 RUU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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