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BD54 YCR

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

185,032 mi
Last recorded185,032 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 YCR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2026 185,032 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill by jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 181,795 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER BODY COROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 181,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER BODY COROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 178,727 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 173,342 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 162,860 miles

slight play in o\s track rod

Fail 2 Mar 2022 162,307 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment badly worn (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2021 154,664 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 138,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 131,592 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 131,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 126,479 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 119,310 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 112,184 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 104,434 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,841 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 93,023 miles

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

both rear lower suspension arm front bushes perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,538 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 74,060 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,893 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 67,594 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 67,594 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 57,575 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,143 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 51,143 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 51,143 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BD54 YCR is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BD54 YCR, 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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BD54 YCR is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 28 November 2004.

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