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BL04 YGA

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,040 mi
Last recorded173,040 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 173,040 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 162,860 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 157,213 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 148,572 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 137,071 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 129,494 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 129,494 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 123,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 122,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

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

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Aug 2015 120,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has slighty pitted and corroded

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 116,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 110,339 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 110,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 97,758 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 97,758 miles

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

225/55 x 16 Nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 17 Sep 2011 90,355 miles

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

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2010 78,116 miles

slight increase/decrease on rear brakes

Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,583 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,904 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 44,227 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,806 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 YGA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YGA, 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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BL04 YGA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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