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HK54 YNN

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,134 mi
Last recorded161,134 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 YNN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 161,134 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 149,215 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 149,211 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 140,885 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 126,435 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 126,435 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 104,448 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,027 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 83,027 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,967 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 59,003 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

belly pans fitted unable to inspect bottom of the engine, chassis and fuel tank

Pass 16 Dec 2009 50,566 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,221 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 41,221 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 31,494 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 YNN is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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