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EN04 AZA

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,130 mi
Last recorded157,130 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 AZA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 157,130 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 150,358 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 150,356 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 142,473 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 142,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 132,919 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 132,919 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 123,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 119,358 miles

Engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 114,709 miles

n/s/r passenger seat belt not tested due to babyseat fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 114,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight aim too low (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight aim too low (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r passenger seat belt not tested due to babyseat fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 108,815 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 103,208 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 4 Feb 2014 103,197 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 93,856 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 90,265 miles

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 90,265 miles

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

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 80,008 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,142 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 69,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 60,012 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 59,341 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 33,955 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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EN04 AZA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EN04 AZA, 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 EN04 AZA registered?

EN04 AZA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is EN04 AZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN04 AZA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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