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BK54 ZGM

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

210,152 mi
Last recorded210,152 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 ZGM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 210,152 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 201,609 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

minor exhaust gas leak around EGR system, advise further investigation

n/s/r inner tyre wall rubbed/damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2018 201,609 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emissions too low to trigger dsm!

m.i.l on dash

minor exhaust gas leak around EGR system, advise further investigation

n/s/r inner tyre wall rubbed/damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2017 192,942 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 183,111 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 183,111 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 173,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 173,449 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 150,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 146,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 127,241 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 98,151 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 98,151 miles

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 82,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 66,908 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,977 miles

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

tyre run flat indicator illuminated

Pass 8 Dec 2007 52,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

run flat indicator illuminated

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,777 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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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BK54 ZGM is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BK54 ZGM, 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 BK54 ZGM registered?

BK54 ZGM is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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