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GJ54 JHU

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,382 mi
Last recorded191,382 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 JHU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 191,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 302,680 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 290,736 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 275,602 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 160,402 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 160,399 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 242,831 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 134,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 134,158 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 112,241 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 102,857 miles

child seats fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 102,856 miles

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

child seats fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 102,780 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 92,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre low on shoulders

o/s/f tyre low on shoulders

Fail 29 Jun 2014 92,086 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre low on shoulders

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre low on shoulders

Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,297 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges and perished

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit and perished advise replacment

offside rear tyre worn low

oil leak

rear brake pads worn low

sill covers and undertrays fitted

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

windscreen chipped

Fail 25 Jun 2012 78,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn low on edges and perished

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit and perished advise replacment

offside rear tyre worn low

oil leak

rear brake pads worn low

sill covers and undertrays fitted

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2010 54,742 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,866 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 Nov 2007 43,306 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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GJ54 JHU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ54 JHU, 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 GJ54 JHU registered?

GJ54 JHU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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The MOT history for GJ54 JHU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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