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GL04 JTU

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,405 mi
Last recorded151,405 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 JTU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 151,405 miles

all cover fifted

Pass 13 Jul 2010 135,975 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 179,874 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 179,874 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)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 136,066 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 136,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs lipped. May be worn below the minimum thickness. Advise brake inspection.

Rear brake discs slightly lipped.

n/s/r tyre is worn to the limit on the centre of the tread.

o/s/r tyre is worn low on the centre of the tread.

Fail 12 Jun 2007 90,389 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 12 Jun 2007 90,389 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

long travel on parking brake lever

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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GL04 JTU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GL04 JTU, 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 GL04 JTU registered?

GL04 JTU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is GL04 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL04 JTU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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