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GJ54 KKW

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

200,045 mi
Last recorded200,045 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 KKW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 200,045 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 9 Dec 2016 182,314 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 182,314 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 164,010 miles

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 164,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 151,502 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 149,931 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 138,011 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 129,666 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 113,416 miles

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

front discs corroded on edges.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 97,498 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 84,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 60,993 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 KKW is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ54 KKW, 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 GJ54 KKW registered?

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

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