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AY54 JDU

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

189,294 mi
Last recorded189,294 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 JDU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 189,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

recommend park brake be serviced

Fail 2 May 2020 189,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

recommend park brake be serviced

Pass 5 Mar 2019 178,539 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 169,574 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 161,500 miles

Nearside Front inner steering rack tie rod has slight wear

Offside Front inner steering rack tie rod has slight wear

engine management light on

Fail 3 Feb 2017 161,434 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front inner steering rack tie rod has slight wear

Offside Front inner steering rack tie rod has slight wear

engine management light on

Pass 8 Feb 2016 155,194 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 155,190 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

play at hub n/s in steering system

play at o/s front in steering system

Pass 4 Feb 2015 141,255 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 141,254 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 129,417 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 117,552 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 107,697 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 107,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,860 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,569 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 63,145 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 43,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 43,315 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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AY54 JDU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AY54 JDU, 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 AY54 JDU registered?

AY54 JDU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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