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DY54 FZG

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

274,869 mi
Last recorded274,869 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 FZG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 274,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 258,046 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 235,262 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 138,234 miles

top engine and under tray covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 132,195 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 126,919 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 126,919 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 118,149 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 106,026 miles

nearside front tyre has a small but on side wall

nearside rear tyre wearing om inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 96,846 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 87,246 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,056 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 73,056 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 64,971 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 FZG is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DY54 FZG, 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 FZG registered?

DY54 FZG is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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The MOT history for DY54 FZG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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