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GN54 WDT

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,018 mi
Last recorded160,018 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 WDT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 160,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 158,055 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 152,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Mar 2017 148,203 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight is misted up

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 143,833 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 137,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2013 132,175 miles

engine managment light on

front brake disc's are worn and lipped

front brake pads are VERY low

Fail 25 Oct 2013 132,175 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

front brake disc's are worn and lipped

front brake pads are VERY low

Pass 26 Sep 2012 111,549 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 92,876 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 85,441 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 69,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,935 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 52,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,574 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 37,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside 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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GN54 WDT is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 GN54 WDT, 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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GN54 WDT is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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