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DF54 AFA

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

134,494 mi
Last recorded134,494 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 AFA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 134,494 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both rear flexi and Nearside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 133,670 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 114,847 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 112,411 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Dec 2021 108,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 108,660 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 96,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 26 Jun 2019 81,672 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 5 Jan 2019 78,162 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 70,238 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 65,570 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 16 Jan 2016 61,825 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 58,017 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2014 57,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 52,485 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 46,927 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 40,856 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 36,965 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 36,964 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 31,996 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 28,494 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 22,625 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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DF54 AFA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DF54 AFA, 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 DF54 AFA registered?

DF54 AFA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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