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EN04 AZF

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,824 mi
Last recorded184,824 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 AZF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 184,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 184,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 182,525 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 177,537 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 172,445 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 165,697 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 149,843 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 143,195 miles

tickover uneven

both rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 14 Jun 2012 143,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid change warning light is on

tickover uneven

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 8 Jun 2011 122,157 miles

o/s/front rack end slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2011 122,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/front rack end slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2010 108,836 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 108,835 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 98,828 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 98,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 85,997 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 67,448 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 67,448 miles

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

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 AZF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AZF, 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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EN04 AZF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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