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GL04 KFN

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,674 mi
Last recorded102,674 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 KFN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 102,674 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 102,654 miles

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

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 101,506 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

slight play n/s/r hub lower rear joint

slight play o/s/r hub lower rear joint

Fail 23 Dec 2016 101,505 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

slight play n/s/r hub lower rear joint

slight play o/s/r hub lower rear joint

Pass 10 Dec 2015 95,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp lenses cloudy

slight corrosion both front brake discs

slight corrosion both rear brake discs

slight play both front anti roll bar bushes

slight play n/s/r hub lower rear joint

slight play o/s/r hub lower rear joint

Pass 11 Dec 2014 93,498 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 88,831 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 65,628 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,206 miles

front pads 3mm, discs corroded

handbrake requires adjusted

rear "H" arms, bushes heavily split but no movement

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,629 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,307 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,326 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 36,496 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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GL04 KFN is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL04 KFN, 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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GL04 KFN is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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