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EO54 DYD

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,240 mi
Last recorded126,240 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 DYD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 126,240 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,691 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Jun 2016 96,691 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,946 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 91,946 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 81,859 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 81,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,659 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,113 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 62,113 miles

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

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

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

BULB/WARNING/LIGHT/ON

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,188 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,170 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,995 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,299 miles

OSF tyre deep cut on tread.Cord not exposed .

Fail 26 Aug 2008 34,299 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

OSF tyre deep cut on tread.Cord not exposed .

Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,062 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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EO54 DYD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EO54 DYD, 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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EO54 DYD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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