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HK54 YBM

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

274,862 mi
Last recorded274,862 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 YBM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 274,862 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 274,862 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 266,623 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 237,259 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 222,647 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 209,203 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 208,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 195,051 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 195,051 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 161,905 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 160,663 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 131,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 130,035 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre just on legal liit of 1.6mm - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT NOW

various underbody covers fitted

vehicle tested when wet

Pass 13 Feb 2010 106,012 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 105,869 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 83,552 miles

No readings on smoke test.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 76,525 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 72,259 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 64,671 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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HK54 YBM is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK54 YBM, 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 HK54 YBM registered?

HK54 YBM is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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