MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
nearside front tyre tread getting low
offside front tyre tread getting low
Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
cuts in side wall of nearside rear tyre
front brake pads worn low
rear brake pads worn
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
cuts in side wall of nearside rear tyre
front brake pads worn low
rear brake pads worn
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both front tyres worn on outer edges
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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FD04 GPU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 FD04 GPU, 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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FD04 GPU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2004.
Is FD04 GPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD04 GPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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