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GK54 UKE

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,438 mi
Last recorded154,438 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 UKE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 154,438 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 148,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 148,655 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 144,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 138,071 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 134,850 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 134,844 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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 130,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 125,437 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 119,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 113,433 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 113,433 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 Dec 2016 102,624 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 97,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 88,668 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,759 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 75,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR tyre starting to perish between treads

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,204 miles

Exhaust manifold has slight crack.

Front tyres just starting to show wear on inner edges.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,766 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,023 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,538 miles

Advice both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Advice both rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,206 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 16,193 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 UKE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

GK54 UKE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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