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GJ04 VPD

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,428 mi
Last recorded161,428 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VPD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 161,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2022 161,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 145,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2020 133,017 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 127,903 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 127,903 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 120,559 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 113,794 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 113,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 106,698 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 31 Oct 2016 106,673 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 2 Nov 2015 98,809 miles

undertrays and engine cover

Pass 6 Nov 2014 91,440 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 91,434 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,525 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 77,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Nov 2011 71,419 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 63,433 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 56,877 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,683 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,368 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 35,838 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,400 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 VPD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VPD, 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 GJ04 VPD registered?

GJ04 VPD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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