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BT04 GCF

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,530 mi
Last recorded136,530 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 136,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view

engine management light on

Fail 28 Jul 2017 136,436 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jul 2016 128,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 128,156 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 122,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2015 122,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 112,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 14 Jun 2013 104,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 4 May 2012 93,028 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 86,434 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,730 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 66,951 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 66,951 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 61,457 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 GCF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GCF, 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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BT04 GCF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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