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GF54 BYL

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,070 mi
Last recorded168,070 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 BYL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 168,070 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 168,070 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 152,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,341 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,368 miles

sill covers

Pass 3 Apr 2015 71,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,351 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,873 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,418 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,701 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,568 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,067 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 28,067 miles

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

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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GF54 BYL is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GF54 BYL, 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 GF54 BYL registered?

GF54 BYL is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is GF54 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 BYL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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