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GM04 CUS

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,744 mi
Last recorded183,744 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 CUS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 183,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from manifold area ? (7.1.2)

Nearside Front headlight bracket cracked but secure at test time

engine smokes slightly but clears when revs are applied

Pass 4 Jul 2016 167,080 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both sides of steering rack inner fixing joints

Fail 23 Jun 2016 167,077 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded upto flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

slight play in both sides of steering rack inner fixing joints

Pass 28 Mar 2015 153,707 miles

n/s/r wheel has been welded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 144,696 miles

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

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

near side rear park brake performance a bit low but enough for m o t pass

signs of some corrosion to off side rear metal brake pipe upto flexy hose, o k at test time but BORDERLINE PASS

slight play/ movement in both near side and off side front anti roll bar inner D bushes . o k at test time

Pass 2 Mar 2013 135,705 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 118,931 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 110,021 miles

front discs

Fail 2 Nov 2010 110,021 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs

Pass 5 Nov 2009 102,021 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2008 94,998 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 94,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 80,752 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 80,748 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 CUS is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GM04 CUS, 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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GM04 CUS is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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