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GY54 DGO

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,000 mi
Last recorded120,000 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 DGO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 120,000 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 120,000 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 120,000 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 116,500 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 113,061 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 110,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 106,469 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 104,160 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 99,860 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 96,868 miles

Offside Rear lamp has water in it

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning lamp wire not fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 93,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front end bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,617 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 87,066 miles

o/side rear tyre low tread 3mm

Fail 14 Apr 2015 87,066 miles

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

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

o/side rear tyre low tread 3mm

Pass 7 May 2014 82,440 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 78,657 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 4 May 2012 74,881 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 71,035 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 67,225 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 63,496 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 54,588 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 48,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GY54 DGO is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GY54 DGO, 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 GY54 DGO registered?

GY54 DGO is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is GY54 DGO safe to buy?

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