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AF04 GJV

2004 BMW 530

Blue Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,597 mi
Last recorded182,597 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 GJV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 182,597 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 170,973 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 152,701 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 152,659 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 144,653 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 132,068 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 120,253 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 120,253 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 103,929 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 75,091 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,292 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,240 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

offside rear tyre is wearing heavily on the inside edge and is getting low

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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AF04 GJV is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AF04 GJV, 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 AF04 GJV registered?

AF04 GJV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 2 June 2004.

Is AF04 GJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 GJV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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