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GL54 UHK

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,075 mi
Last recorded146,075 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 UHK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 146,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 143,481 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel getting long

slight wear in anti-roll bar "D" block mounts

Pass 16 Aug 2017 134,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 134,592 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 120,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 117,201 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 108,945 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 108,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 105,404 miles

Both rear wishbone bushes slightly debonding

Nearside front tyre on 3mm tread

No handbrake lock-out effort on roller brake test

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front suspension coil spring slightly off-set

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 105,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear wishbone bushes slightly debonding

Nearside front tyre on 3mm tread

No handbrake lock-out effort on roller brake test

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front suspension coil spring slightly off-set

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,531 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 85,208 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 75,842 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 64,868 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 52,515 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 41,869 miles

Rear number plate slightly discoulered.

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 UHK is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UHK, 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 GL54 UHK registered?

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

Is GL54 UHK safe to buy?

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