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DY54 CZM

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,052 mi
Last recorded145,052 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 CZM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 145,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 145,048 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 136,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 136,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 132,065 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 132,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

low pressure tyre warning light on

Pass 2 Aug 2018 127,561 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 125,059 miles

Boot full unable to fully insp

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Messages on dash

Oil level low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 125,059 miles

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

Boot full unable to fully insp

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Messages on dash

Oil level low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 119,369 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 104,077 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,613 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 83,750 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 83,750 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 80,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2012 80,732 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2011 74,638 miles

Both sides front headlamps slightly insecure

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge. (under inflation ? )

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,638 miles

Both sides front headlamps slightly insecure

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge. (under inflation ? )

Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,703 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 54,759 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 39,059 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 CZM is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DY54 CZM, 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 CZM registered?

DY54 CZM is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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