MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,437 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides but polished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
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)
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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
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
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
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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