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GL53 TXH

2004 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,816 mi
Last recorded125,816 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 TXH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 125,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 123,684 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear diff leaking

Pass 13 May 2017 119,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 114,631 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 111,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 105,227 miles

front brake pads quite thin

outer sills covered + whole underneath

surface corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 2 May 2013 94,395 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 94,306 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 82,318 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2012 82,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,618 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover split

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges but tread not cut as deep

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 56,811 miles

Offside handbrake performance slightly low

Fail 24 Jun 2009 56,804 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 51,356 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,078 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 50,078 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

n/s/f track rod end slight wear

Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,422 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 37,979 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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GL53 TXH is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GL53 TXH, 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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GL53 TXH is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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