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GK54 TWX

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,344 mi
Last recorded137,344 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 TWX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 137,344 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 137,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 136,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 132,692 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 125,142 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 117,445 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 112,748 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 108,078 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 108,078 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 103,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 97,715 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 97,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 90,423 miles

engine warning light illuminating

Pass 1 Mar 2012 82,914 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,725 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,094 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 63,033 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 28 Jan 2009 54,107 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low in centre of tread

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,129 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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GK54 TWX is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black 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 GK54 TWX, 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 GK54 TWX registered?

GK54 TWX is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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