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GP04 WBW

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,006 mi
Last recorded113,006 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 WBW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 113,006 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 May 2012 112,466 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2011 93,973 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 85,427 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,215 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 69,215 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 50,564 miles

front brake pads wearing thin and the discs are heavily worn and lipped

rear number plate in a poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2007 39,722 miles

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 WBW is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP04 WBW, 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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What year was GP04 WBW registered?

GP04 WBW is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 July 2004.

Is GP04 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP04 WBW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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