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GP04 WBJ

2004 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,637 mi
Last recorded110,637 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 WBJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 110,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 106,881 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 93,960 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 93,960 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 87,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 84,378 miles

both front anti roll bar link arm gaiters split

engine has oil leaks under tray fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2017 84,378 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front anti roll bar link arm gaiters split

engine has oil leaks under tray fitted

o/s/f tyre has cuts on inner wall and wearing on inner edge and has nail in tread

Pass 28 Dec 2016 81,324 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link arm gaiter split

Offside Front anti roll bar link arm gaiter split

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Dec 2015 77,344 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 77,344 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 72,607 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,052 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 64,096 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,199 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 22 Sep 2010 52,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,485 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,473 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 40,468 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,158 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 34,993 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WBJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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