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EU54 CYF

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

202,857 mi
Last recorded202,857 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 CYF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 202,857 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 202,857 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 201,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 199,307 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 194,546 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 192,063 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 190,248 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 184,844 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 173,389 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 165,606 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 155,905 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 147,080 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 129,866 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit 2mm advise

offside front tyre on limit 1.6mm advise

Pass 29 Dec 2012 113,682 miles

offside and nearside front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Jan 2012 96,964 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 80,779 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 64,254 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 48,235 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 48,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front pads low

Pass 21 Jan 2008 35,738 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

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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EU54 CYF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EU54 CYF, 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

How do I check the history of EU54 CYF?

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What year was EU54 CYF registered?

EU54 CYF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is EU54 CYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU54 CYF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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