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GJ04 KDU

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,632 mi
Last recorded165,632 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 KDU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 May 2017 165,632 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 163,167 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 153,423 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 134,133 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 118,288 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2012 106,964 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 92,841 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 78,708 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 59,502 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 39,671 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,783 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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GJ04 KDU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ04 KDU, 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 GJ04 KDU registered?

GJ04 KDU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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