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EA04 GLF

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,319 mi
Last recorded124,319 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 GLF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 124,319 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 124,319 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak loose joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 112,612 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 112,612 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 109,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside and Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen has slight damage (chip) but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 3 Sep 2021 105,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 105,592 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 102,469 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 102,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 97,632 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 93,488 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 88,401 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 84,056 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 78,620 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,798 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,883 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 65,892 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 59,841 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,644 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,772 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 41,342 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,509 miles

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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EA04 GLF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EA04 GLF, 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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EA04 GLF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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