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BC04 GVG

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,037 mi
Last recorded50,037 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 GVG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,037 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 50,037 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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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BC04 GVG is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BC04 GVG, 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 BC04 GVG registered?

BC04 GVG is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 17 August 2004.

Is BC04 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC04 GVG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BC04 GVG have outstanding finance?

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