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GK54 XSW

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,330 mi
Last recorded154,330 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 XSW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 154,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake performance poor+on limit

n/s mirror slightly loose

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 30 Jun 2015 141,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 141,061 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 133,733 miles

No emissions detected. at time of test.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 124,746 miles

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

No emissions detected at time of test.

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 124,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 113,543 miles

No emission registered on test.

Pass 19 May 2011 103,255 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,538 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 75,228 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 75,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,060 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 60,691 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 59,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 XSW is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XSW, 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 XSW registered?

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

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