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GF04 FKB

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,124 mi
Last recorded119,124 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 FKB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 119,124 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS

ADVISE REAR TYRES VERY LOW

H/LAMPS FADED

Fail 22 Oct 2018 119,124 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS

ADVISE REAR TYRES VERY LOW

H/LAMPS FADED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 106,638 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 106,638 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,640 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 93,640 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 84,377 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,543 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,177 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 75,177 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 71,372 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges close to showing cords

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 2 Aug 2012 71,372 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,345 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,571 miles

PARKING BRAKE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 21 Jul 2010 59,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre close to limit and wearing inner edge .close to showing cords

Pass 5 Aug 2009 54,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jul 2008 47,294 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,012 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate detiorating

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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GF04 FKB is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF04 FKB, 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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What year was GF04 FKB registered?

GF04 FKB is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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