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GN54 YSW

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,785 mi
Last recorded125,785 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 YSW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2017 125,785 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,339 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 25 Sep 2015 103,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 99,145 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 95,494 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 89,509 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,070 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,490 miles

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

cut to osf tyre outer wall

Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,442 miles

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 19 Sep 2008 50,612 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,854 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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GN54 YSW is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GN54 YSW, 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 GN54 YSW registered?

GN54 YSW is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is GN54 YSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN54 YSW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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