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DF53 ZYW

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

173,220 mi
Last recorded173,220 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 ZYW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 173,220 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 171,448 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 168,430 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 164,619 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 164,619 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 162,622 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 159,701 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 156,286 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 150,345 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 131,708 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 125,624 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 125,624 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 110,160 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 110,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2012 97,440 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 97,427 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2011 87,367 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 78,198 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 68,520 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,026 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 59,026 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 48,837 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 48,634 miles

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

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

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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DF53 ZYW is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DF53 ZYW, 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 DF53 ZYW registered?

DF53 ZYW is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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The MOT history for DF53 ZYW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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