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HY54 OFJ

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,042 mi
Last recorded172,042 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 OFJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 172,042 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 171,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits co2 limits exceeded (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 162,308 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 149,546 miles

headlight beam patterns not sharp

Fail 13 Jan 2018 149,538 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

headlight beam patterns not sharp

Pass 4 Jan 2017 138,441 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 4 Jan 2017 138,441 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Jan 2016 129,461 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 129,452 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 127,897 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 3 Aug 2012 121,701 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 115,989 miles

Both rear tyres have nail in tread

Fail 19 Aug 2011 115,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyres have nail in tread

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 104,280 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 92,471 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 87,009 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,992 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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HY54 OFJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HY54 OFJ, 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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HY54 OFJ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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