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DG54 OKW

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,444 mi
Last recorded91,444 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 OKW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 91,444 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 88,122 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 88,122 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2023 76,942 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 74,735 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 72,935 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 72,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 69,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside non obligatory mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust fumes in engine bay

Fail 13 Aug 2019 69,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside non obligatory mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust fumes in engine bay

Pass 21 Aug 2018 66,488 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,638 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 62,638 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,316 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror glass deteriated

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

undertrays/engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2016 58,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Front mirror glass deteriated

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

undertrays/engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 53,966 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,376 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,849 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,145 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,656 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,460 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 12,705 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 12,705 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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DG54 OKW is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DG54 OKW, 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 DG54 OKW registered?

DG54 OKW is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is DG54 OKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 OKW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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