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FY04 YGT

2004 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,183 mi
Last recorded217,183 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 YGT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 217,183 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 206,165 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 206,165 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 187,638 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

slight play in both front anti roll bar d buses

Pass 13 Feb 2020 179,383 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both pitted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking badly ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 179,383 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both pitted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking badly ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 164,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 153,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misty (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misty (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 143,131 miles

Exhaust emits slight smoke & vapour colour

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 142,389 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Exhaust emits slight smoke & vapour colour

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 128,685 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush main pin at hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 117,991 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 117,959 miles

Nearside Front 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 Apr 2014 108,384 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 108,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2013 96,717 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 94,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2011 88,789 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 88,787 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 81,741 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 73,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 93,645 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,496 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,202 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 YGT is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGT, 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 YGT is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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