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HY54 OFV

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,395 mi
Last recorded162,395 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 OFV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 162,395 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 158,450 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 149,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 141,302 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 131,990 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 126,614 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 97,593 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,222 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 87,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2014 65,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,088 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 42,946 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn very thin

small cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall -- within MOT limits

Fail 26 Jan 2011 34,087 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn very thin

small cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall -- within MOT limits

Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 12,123 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 10,691 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 8,874 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 OFV is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HY54 OFV, 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 OFV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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