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DY04 FRX

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,985 mi
Last recorded113,985 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 FRX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 113,985 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 112,025 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 106,298 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 106,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 103,300 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 103,300 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 98,025 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 93,023 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 93,023 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 86,289 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 78,374 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 61,405 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 61,404 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,373 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,235 miles

Rear tyres low on tread

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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DY04 FRX is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY04 FRX, 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 DY04 FRX registered?

DY04 FRX is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is DY04 FRX safe to buy?

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