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DU54 EYL

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,381 mi
Last recorded200,381 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 EYL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 200,381 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 177,317 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 174,003 miles

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

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 11 Dec 2013 167,210 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 167,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 158,024 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 158,021 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 150,745 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 131,575 miles

Near side rear tyre on 2mm.

Off side rear lower arms front bush starting to seperate from casing but no movement in bush.

Oil leak at the front of the engine.

Slight movement in both front T.C.A. bushes.

Slight movement in steering rack.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 131,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Near side rear tyre on 2mm.

Off side rear lower arms front bush starting to seperate from casing but no movement in bush.

Oil leak at the front of the engine.

Slight movement in both front T.C.A. bushes.

Slight movement in steering rack.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 109,364 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 81,290 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 81,290 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 59,367 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 59,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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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DU54 EYL is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU54 EYL, 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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DU54 EYL is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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