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GF54 JVN

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,580 mi
Last recorded134,580 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 JVN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 134,580 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 133,003 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 126,228 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 120,375 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 111,752 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cap (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cap (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 111,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cap (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cap (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 104,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rose pin secure but looks slightly offset and deteriorated / red around pin . (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2017 104,934 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rose pin secure but looks slightly offset and deteriorated / red around pin . (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,334 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 95,251 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 95,248 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 88,338 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 88,333 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2013 83,265 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,251 miles

air bag fault

Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,876 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 70,871 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 63,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,347 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,771 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 48,770 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 40,500 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 40,500 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 JVN is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GF54 JVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF54 JVN registered?

GF54 JVN is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is GF54 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 JVN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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