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DY54 HVF

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

130,562 mi
Last recorded130,562 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 HVF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 130,562 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

TPS WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

Track rod end ball joint has slight play NS AND OS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 130,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER ARM BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

TPS WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

Track rod end ball joint has slight play NS AND OS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 127,849 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 127,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 123,727 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 123,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 119,004 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers/under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2021 119,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers/under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2019 109,837 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 92,898 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 86,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 81,451 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 76,710 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 71,231 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 71,225 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 67,531 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,320 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 63,320 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 60,717 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 60,717 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 60,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in O/S steering rack end

Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,670 miles

both rear tyres worn

Fail 15 Sep 2009 52,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,002 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 33,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 HVF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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