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GF04 GEK

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,213 mi
Last recorded165,213 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 GEK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 165,213 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 158,386 miles

Covers fitted to underside

Pass 22 Feb 2016 135,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 132,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine undertray loose.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 132,717 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine undertray loose.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 110,527 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 110,526 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,966 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,609 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 75,322 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads and brake discs are wearing low.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 75,322 miles

Rear brake pads and brake discs are wearing low.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,292 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 58,357 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 38,357 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,395 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 49,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,112 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,277 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 GEK is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GEK, 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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GF04 GEK is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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