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DY04 JXJ

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,973 mi
Last recorded172,973 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 JXJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 172,973 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 172,586 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 169,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2017 152,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 138,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 122,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2015 122,159 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 100,151 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2012 86,801 miles

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

brake warning light on

Fail 13 Dec 2012 86,627 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake warning light on

tpms light on

Pass 19 Sep 2011 76,398 miles

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

gaer box oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2011 76,397 miles

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

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

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

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

gaer box oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,709 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,786 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,630 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,316 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,790 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 37,790 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DY04 JXJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY04 JXJ, 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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What year was DY04 JXJ registered?

DY04 JXJ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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