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GF54 VKN

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

270,011 mi
Last recorded270,011 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 VKN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 270,011 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 256,492 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 244,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 235,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear( inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 219,030 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 195,895 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 181,177 miles

Nearside Front tyre has run-flat damage

Pass 31 Mar 2016 167,312 miles

Offside Front tyre has run-flat damage

Fail 31 Mar 2016 167,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has run-flat damage

Pass 6 Apr 2015 154,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 11 Mar 2014 139,864 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Apr 2013 128,434 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 115,998 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 115,998 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 102,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 5 Apr 2011 102,483 miles

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 6 Apr 2010 86,765 miles

offside front bottom ball joint play, rear arm

Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,116 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,585 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 VKN is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKN, 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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GF54 VKN is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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