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BT04 GAU

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,507 mi
Last recorded125,507 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 GAU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 125,507 miles

Undertrays, sill & engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 116,750 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 116,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 91,404 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 84,984 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 84,984 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,934 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2014 74,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,335 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,547 miles

AIRBAG LAMP ON

Pass 6 Aug 2011 47,043 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,951 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 27,852 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 19,855 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BT04 GAU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT04 GAU, 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 BT04 GAU registered?

BT04 GAU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is BT04 GAU safe to buy?

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