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GF54 BXJ

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,489 mi
Last recorded103,489 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 BXJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 103,489 miles

both front and rear brake discs slighty worn

Fail 4 Nov 2014 103,489 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front and rear brake discs slighty worn

Fail 2 May 2014 103,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre in poor condition on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 87,544 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 78,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 78,071 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 75,373 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 71,784 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 62,621 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,320 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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GF54 BXJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF54 BXJ, 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 GF54 BXJ registered?

GF54 BXJ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is GF54 BXJ safe to buy?

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