MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nail in o/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nail in o/s/r tyre
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Side sills covered
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake discs in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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)
rear brake discs in poor condition
o/s handbrake effort low
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GK04 WEW is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 GK04 WEW, 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 GK04 WEW registered?
GK04 WEW is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2004.
Is GK04 WEW safe to buy?
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