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GF04 FKG

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

184,392 mi
Last recorded184,392 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 FKG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 184,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 174,028 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 174,028 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 160,598 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 135,549 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 133,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak on under side of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2014 117,375 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 116,968 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 99,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2013 99,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 94,076 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 84,841 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,258 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Fail 29 Mar 2010 69,258 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,566 miles

inner edge of n/s/f tyre worn,no cord showig as yet.

slight wear to inner edge of o/s/f and o/s/r tyres,no cords showing as yet.

Fail 5 Mar 2009 35,565 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

inner edge of n/s/f tyre worn,no cord showig as yet.

slight wear to inner edge of o/s/f and o/s/r tyres,no cords showing as yet.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,753 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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GF04 FKG is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FKG, 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 FKG registered?

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

Is GF04 FKG safe to buy?

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