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AY54 ZZH

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

313,004 mi
Last recorded313,004 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 ZZH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 313,004 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 313,004 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 301,140 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 301,647 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 301,647 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 296,657 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 290,950 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 285,177 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 276,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 268,253 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 259,100 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 249,565 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 238,844 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 226,762 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 213,163 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 189,845 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 166,187 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 138,472 miles

front discs worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 122,135 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 94,246 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 88,102 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 88,102 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 83,255 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 ZZH is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

AY54 ZZH is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is AY54 ZZH safe to buy?

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