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HN54 FYJ

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

105,972 mi
Last recorded105,972 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 FYJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 105,972 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 97,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 97,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 87,443 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 81,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 71,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 71,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 60,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 49,819 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 41,236 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 39,414 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 37,436 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,123 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 32,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 30,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edge

Nearside rear Tyre Cracking Badly

Pass 27 Oct 2012 27,759 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 25,303 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 22,942 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 20,413 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,966 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,656 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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HN54 FYJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HN54 FYJ, 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 HN54 FYJ registered?

HN54 FYJ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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