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DY54 CZP

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,860 mi
Last recorded128,860 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 CZP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 128,860 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 128,860 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 125,720 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 121,105 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 121,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 21 Oct 2020 117,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 117,319 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 111,311 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2019 111,123 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2018 107,501 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 107,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,057 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,610 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 97,610 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 90,856 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,548 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads look to be wearing low

Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,233 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,224 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,343 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2009 61,679 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 56,671 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 56,671 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 47,350 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 42,623 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 CZP is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CZP, 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 DY54 CZP registered?

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

Is DY54 CZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY54 CZP shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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