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FD04 YSE

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,913 mi
Last recorded134,913 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 YSE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 134,913 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

engine covers

undertrays

Fail 17 Jun 2014 118,520 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 118,520 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 95,058 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 95,057 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 94,998 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 94,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 88,040 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 80,327 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,100 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 60,287 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,441 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 42,707 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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FD04 YSE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FD04 YSE, 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 FD04 YSE registered?

FD04 YSE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is FD04 YSE safe to buy?

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