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GK53 NAA

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,267 mi
Last recorded174,267 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 NAA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 174,267 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 158,656 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 142,278 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 142,263 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 139,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 112,376 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 97,467 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 21 Nov 2014 97,465 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 4 Oct 2014 96,303 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 96,303 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 28 Jan 2014 91,336 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 81,739 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 72,090 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 65,603 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 58,733 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 52,460 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 52,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,086 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 24,016 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 NAA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GK53 NAA, 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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GK53 NAA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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