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BL04 LYS

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,785 mi
Last recorded84,785 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 LYS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 84,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 84,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,289 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 83,289 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,007 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 81,007 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,896 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,638 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,332 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,461 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,093 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,278 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,868 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,918 miles

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

Rear differential leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,845 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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BL04 LYS is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL04 LYS, 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 BL04 LYS registered?

BL04 LYS is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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