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HJ54 YCB

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,495 mi
Last recorded171,495 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 YCB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 171,495 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 171,491 miles

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 18 Jan 2019 164,678 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 154,144 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 143,059 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 131,037 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 118,958 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 106,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 90,819 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,961 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2010 71,578 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 71,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 57,903 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 46,321 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 38,293 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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HJ54 YCB is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HJ54 YCB, 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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HJ54 YCB is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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