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GK53 GJF

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,100 mi
Last recorded195,100 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 GJF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 195,100 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 189,607 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 183,834 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 183,797 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 177,371 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 173,564 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 169,650 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 164,328 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 157,007 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 147,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Feb 2013 136,555 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 136,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 130,466 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 127,050 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 116,429 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 116,398 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 98,517 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 69,278 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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GK53 GJF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK53 GJF, 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 GK53 GJF registered?

GK53 GJF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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