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DS04 JUY

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

206,355 mi
Last recorded206,355 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 JUY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 206,355 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 202,367 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 198,362 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 198,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 198,029 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 6,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 198,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 196,704 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 194,047 miles

PLAY IN REAR TOP ARMS

Pass 13 Apr 2017 191,500 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 184,997 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 173,447 miles

play in upper rear suspension both sides

Pass 11 Apr 2014 172,500 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 157,153 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 142,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HID lights, washers not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both track rod ends have had heat applied

n/s/f brake pad warning wire not connected

n/s/r child seat

Pass 14 Apr 2011 133,102 miles

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

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

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 15 Jun 2010 120,352 miles

front brake discs well worn

slight play in nearside front (rear most bottom ball joint)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 104,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 87,691 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 72,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DS04 JUY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DS04 JUY, 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 DS04 JUY registered?

DS04 JUY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is DS04 JUY safe to buy?

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