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GD53 EHU

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,437 mi
Last recorded153,437 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 EHU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 153,437 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 153,437 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides but polished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 150,838 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 147,629 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 145,593 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 142,156 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 137,773 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 132,497 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 132,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2013 125,860 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 119,370 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 114,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake pads wear sign is on

engine management light is on

Pass 29 Dec 2010 110,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

o/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2009 104,887 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

handbrake on both sides slightly low

Pass 14 Feb 2009 98,766 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 88,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 88,494 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 87,528 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 85,932 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 85,932 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GD53 EHU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GD53 EHU, 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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GD53 EHU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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