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GJ04 KDV

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,735 mi
Last recorded143,735 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 KDV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 143,735 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 143,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 138,453 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 138,453 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Offside Front & Nearside Front (1.7.5a)

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

registration plate deteriorated Front & Back (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 132,833 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 128,069 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 128,069 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 123,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 123,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 118,641 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 113,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 107,495 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 100,362 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 92,245 miles

near side and off side front windows tinted to excess

Fail 8 Jun 2009 92,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side and off side front windows tinted to excess

Pass 29 Mar 2008 83,759 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 76,363 miles

front brake pads getting very low but ok at time of test.

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 KDV is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ04 KDV, 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 KDV registered?

GJ04 KDV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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