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AY54 NDC

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,716 mi
Last recorded178,716 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 NDC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 178,716 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 158,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2017 158,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement diagonal to the hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement diagonal to the hub (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 148,578 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 142,178 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 134,495 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 123,945 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 110,395 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,020 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 90,020 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,382 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 76,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

cuts nearside front tyre

tyres cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,108 miles

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

front tyres tread is perished

lips worn on the front and rear brake discs

n/s rear jacking block is missing

o/s front marker light is wet inside

Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,281 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 48,765 miles

Handbrake efficiency is a little low at nearside rear wheel.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 45,897 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,758 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 NDC is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AY54 NDC, 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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AY54 NDC is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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