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FV04 DYP

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,026 mi
Last recorded89,026 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 DYP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 89,026 miles

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,142 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 79,964 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 79,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,135 miles

O/S/F Brake disc guard lose

Fail 8 Mar 2017 79,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Brake disc guard lose

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,313 miles

engine cover fitted

handbrake high

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 76,313 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

handbrake high

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,584 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 18 Mar 2014 69,583 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,700 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,417 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,537 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,031 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,063 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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FV04 DYP is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FV04 DYP, 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 FV04 DYP registered?

FV04 DYP is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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