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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated
metal brake pipe have grease on them
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
metal brake pipe have grease on them
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 plated value (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Both rear disc's slightly pitted and scored
Centre sr light has light sources not working but not more than 50%
Offside Front Slight play in inner rack joint
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Center (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE IN PLACES
O/S FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE ,ALSO HAS DEEP CUT IN TREAD
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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GP04 ARX is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 GP04 ARX, 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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GP04 ARX is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 21 May 2004.
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