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G7 OPW

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,479 mi
Last recorded156,479 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 OPW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 156,479 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 154,976 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 150,563 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 145,671 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 137,859 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 130,722 miles

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

bonnet struts weak

Fail 29 Sep 2020 130,722 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet struts weak

Pass 5 Sep 2019 128,600 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 125,557 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 122,784 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 122,780 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing Buckle (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 119,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 113,242 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 103,310 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 94,057 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 87,074 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 66,193 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 41,681 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,621 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,287 miles

nearside front steering rack gator is damp

Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,236 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,036 miles

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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G7 OPW is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G7 OPW, 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 G7 OPW registered?

G7 OPW is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 20 July 2004.

Is G7 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 OPW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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