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FY04 TYP

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

149,407 mi
Last recorded149,407 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 TYP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 149,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 149,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 136,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 136,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 128,815 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,642 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,nail in tread of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,544 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 167,386 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 109,883 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 109,032 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 108,067 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 108,066 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 103,448 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 99,808 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 99,787 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 96,846 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tyre pressure monitoring light is on

Fail 15 Oct 2014 96,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tyre pressure monitoring light is on

Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,795 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 83,255 miles

Differential input seal and nearside output seal leaking oil

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

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

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

Oil leak from auto box area

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 83,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Differential input seal and nearside output seal leaking oil

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

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

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

Oil leak from auto box area

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 73,415 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 73,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,966 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 15 Feb 2010 58,874 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 53,169 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 43,209 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 43,208 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,977 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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FY04 TYP is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 FY04 TYP, 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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FY04 TYP is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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