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GD04 XBF

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

196,467 mi
Last recorded196,467 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 XBF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 196,467 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 190,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 186,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 18Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 181,348 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 176,354 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 172,449 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 167,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rear rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rear rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 161,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 156,206 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 149,248 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 141,759 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 121,567 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 120,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S Parking brake effort lower than expected .

OIL LEVEL LOW!

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 93,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,842 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 74,167 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,400 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 68,551 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 55,752 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,256 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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GD04 XBF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GD04 XBF, 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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GD04 XBF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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