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GL54 DHP

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,778 mi
Last recorded131,778 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 DHP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 131,778 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 119,363 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 108,859 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 96,835 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 83,692 miles

offside front inner wing dirt shield damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2010 75,088 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 58,393 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 45,466 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 45,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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GL54 DHP is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL54 DHP, 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 GL54 DHP registered?

GL54 DHP is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is GL54 DHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 DHP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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