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A9 GYV

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,187 mi
Last recorded129,187 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 GYV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 129,187 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 117,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 98,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 75,231 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 75,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 63,872 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,753 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 10 Jun 2011 56,753 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,054 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,459 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 43,408 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 33,446 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 33,446 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 32,960 miles

exhaust back box mounting broken;system supported sufficently.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 32,954 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box mounting broken;system supported sufficently.

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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A9 GYV is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A9 GYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 GYV registered?

A9 GYV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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