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DY54 CYZ

2004 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,792 mi
Last recorded128,792 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 CYZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 128,792 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 124,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Feb 2015 124,692 miles

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring badly positioned (3.6.I.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2014 119,423 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 119,423 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 105,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 97,441 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 97,441 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 88,986 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,082 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 73,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 61,405 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,779 miles

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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DY54 CYZ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DY54 CYZ, 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 DY54 CYZ registered?

DY54 CYZ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is DY54 CYZ safe to buy?

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