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GY54 HBD

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

248,713 mi
Last recorded248,713 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 HBD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 248,713 miles

Nearside Front anti roll link bent

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 233,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened rear nearside lower back rose bush/ bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head light lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play/ float in steering rack end ()

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

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened both sides rear suspension air bag deteriorated and perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both sides rear wheels lean in a lot at the top and more so when jacked up

Fail 12 Mar 2019 233,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front nearside lower back arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened rear nearside lower back rose bush/ bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head light lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play/ float in steering rack end ()

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

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened both sides rear suspension air bag deteriorated and perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both sides rear wheels lean in a lot at the top and more so when jacked up

Pass 4 Apr 2018 221,835 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

T.P.M.S Light on.

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

m/l on

Fail 29 Mar 2018 221,795 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded f too r pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded f too r pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

m/l on

Pass 1 Apr 2017 188,967 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 159,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 134,914 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 134,774 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 110,087 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 107,769 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 101,145 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 85,481 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,653 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 46,594 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,374 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 10,243 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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GY54 HBD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HBD, 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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GY54 HBD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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