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GP04 GTF

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,874 mi
Last recorded171,874 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 GTF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 171,874 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 148,679 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2015 123,396 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 123,396 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper 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 18 Feb 2014 119,184 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK PIN HOLE IN BOOT

Pass 18 Feb 2013 114,919 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 21 Feb 2012 109,904 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 105,704 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner surface.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 101,443 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 97,109 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 82,126 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 81,683 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 8 Jun 2007 59,681 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 59,681 miles

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

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

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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GP04 GTF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP04 GTF registered?

GP04 GTF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is GP04 GTF safe to buy?

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