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BL04 YNE

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,811 mi
Last recorded184,811 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YNE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2016 184,811 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 171,855 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 156,102 miles

no emissions detected at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2013 153,782 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 147,610 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 140,594 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 130,547 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 28 May 2009 107,859 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 27 May 2008 82,614 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 53,399 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 YNE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YNE, 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 YNE registered?

BL04 YNE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is BL04 YNE safe to buy?

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