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GK54 UMF

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,486 mi
Last recorded128,486 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 UMF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 128,486 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 128,486 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 128,482 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 125,379 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 120,666 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 120,665 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 110,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes in need of greesing

Pass 25 Aug 2010 95,368 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 82,677 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 80,263 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 68,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 68,725 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UMF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK54 UMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK54 UMF registered?

GK54 UMF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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