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EN04 AZC

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

177,363 mi
Last recorded177,363 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 AZC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 177,363 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 176,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 158,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 153,797 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 139,179 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 122,743 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear parking brake lower readings

Pass 5 Dec 2020 112,962 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 104,712 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 101,624 miles

n/s/f side light dim

Pass 7 Dec 2017 97,240 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

n/s/f side lights dim

Pass 8 Dec 2016 92,520 miles

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2015 87,278 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 81,957 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 76,133 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre on 4mm

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2013 68,619 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,309 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,135 miles

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

front exhaust mount bolt missing

Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,369 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,055 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 38,274 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,571 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 AZC is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EN04 AZC, 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 AZC registered?

EN04 AZC is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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