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GJ54 ORY

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,089 mi
Last recorded146,089 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 ORY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 146,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 141,456 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 136,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 135,898 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower control arms ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 135,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 131,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 131,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 120,885 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire loose

Fail 31 Jan 2018 120,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire loose

Pass 4 Jun 2016 105,084 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 104,118 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 104,118 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 97,672 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,481 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 85,476 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front 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 4 May 2012 73,091 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 60,146 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 45,856 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 45,848 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 31,879 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 30,998 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 30,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,994 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 16,648 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 ORY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ORY, 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 ORY registered?

GJ54 ORY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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