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GK04 WEW

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,642 mi
Last recorded155,642 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 WEW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 155,642 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 155,642 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 149,987 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 149,987 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2014 144,877 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 140,781 miles

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)

Fail 31 May 2013 140,769 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2012 131,965 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 122,170 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2011 122,092 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 112,078 miles

o/s handbrake effort low

Pass 15 Apr 2009 102,794 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 93,550 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 77,533 miles

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.

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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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.

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