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EN04 GVJ

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,026 mi
Last recorded132,026 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 GVJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 132,026 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forwardmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 120,358 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 110,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 102,063 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 93,020 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 93,020 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 84,450 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 75,174 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 67,066 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 51,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

I drive in operative

no n/s reversing light

o/s/f indicator has condensation inside lens

tpms light on

Fail 27 Apr 2012 51,249 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

I drive in operative

no n/s reversing light

o/s/f indicator has condensation inside lens

tpms light on

Pass 6 May 2011 44,966 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 38,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 32,669 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 27,200 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,813 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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EN04 GVJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EN04 GVJ, 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 EN04 GVJ registered?

EN04 GVJ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is EN04 GVJ safe to buy?

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