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BN54 SVY

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,956 mi
Last recorded165,956 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 SVY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 165,956 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 161,759 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 158,205 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 154,472 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 154,328 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 150,807 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 150,694 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 142,901 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 142,724 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 142,710 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 138,901 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 134,488 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 129,338 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 86,560 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 10 Nov 2010 86,559 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 13 Oct 2009 80,546 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,021 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)

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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BN54 SVY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN54 SVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN54 SVY registered?

BN54 SVY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is BN54 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 SVY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN54 SVY have outstanding finance?

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