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DV04 YMH

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

134,258 mi
Last recorded134,258 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 YMH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 134,258 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 132,464 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 130,586 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2023 128,526 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 126,453 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 123,085 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 120,993 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Pass 27 Apr 2019 118,257 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 113,489 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2017 107,707 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 98,360 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 90,608 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 90,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 90,503 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 85,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in both steering arms

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 28 May 2014 85,430 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in both steering arms

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,047 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 78,047 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 77,802 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 69,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 58,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 58,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,746 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 39,684 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 39,684 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,487 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 31,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2007 22,689 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 22,689 miles

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

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

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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DV04 YMH is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DV04 YMH, 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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DV04 YMH is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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