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GD53 UAZ

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

209,798 mi
Last recorded209,798 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 UAZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 209,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 208,429 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault On dash (7.1.6 (a))

Covers & shield fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hand brake light on dash

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen damage

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Very low on engine oil

Pass 4 Feb 2021 201,750 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 195,729 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 195,729 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 188,432 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

slightly smoking

Pass 27 Jan 2018 181,331 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

under body and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 171,009 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 161,893 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 161,893 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 152,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 143,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 133,908 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing centre

Pass 31 Jan 2012 124,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 116,255 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 108,410 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 98,875 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 88,984 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 76,012 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

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 UAZ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UAZ, 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 UAZ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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