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GM04 CKD

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

227,925 mi
Last recorded227,925 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 CKD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 227,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jul 2022 220,321 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2021 211,744 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamps misty

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 199,974 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 199,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Pass 9 Jul 2019 189,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 174,501 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 162,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 152,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 223,714 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 129,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 120,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register

front discs worn

slight engine misfire

Pass 10 Jul 2012 115,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine misfiring slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2011 108,157 miles

N/S/R fog light inoperative

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

diesel emissions are insufficient to register on test equipment

engine has slight misfire

suspect breather/ exhaust leak under bonnet

Pass 14 Jul 2011 108,157 miles

N/S/R fog light inoperative

diesel emissions are insufficient to register on test equipment

engine has slight misfire

suspect breather/ exhaust leak under bonnet

Pass 9 Jul 2010 105,174 miles

N/S/R fog light not working

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 9 Jul 2010 105,174 miles

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

N/S/R fog light not working

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jul 2009 101,220 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread feathering on inner and outer edges

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread depths low in centre of tread (both 2mm)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 85,661 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 85,126 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 65,138 miles

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

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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GM04 CKD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GM04 CKD, 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 GM04 CKD registered?

GM04 CKD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is GM04 CKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM04 CKD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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