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GY54 HBE

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,855 mi
Last recorded141,855 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 HBE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 141,855 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 134,981 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 131,201 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 131,196 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 127,923 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 124,747 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 121,969 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r outer side light not working

Pass 1 Jun 2015 119,578 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 117,283 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 114,737 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 112,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 106,972 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 100,326 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 97,007 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 97,007 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 80,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,945 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 HBE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HBE, 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 GY54 HBE registered?

GY54 HBE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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