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FP54 YFJ

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,911 mi
Last recorded131,911 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 YFJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 131,911 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 116,744 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 116,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on

centre rear seat belt not checked part missing

handbrake need adjustment to its travel

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2009 106,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 106,019 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 91,634 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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FP54 YFJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FP54 YFJ, 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

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What year was FP54 YFJ registered?

FP54 YFJ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is FP54 YFJ safe to buy?

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