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GP04 ZKW

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,795 mi
Last recorded114,795 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 ZKW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 114,795 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 114,766 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 114,669 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 109,590 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 104,015 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,303 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 98,875 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,072 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 90,317 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 86,706 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 86,706 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached suspension mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 83,064 miles

Nearside Front Outer Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 76,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers fitted limiting inspection of engine bay

oil leak

undertrays fitted limiting inspection of vehicle underside

Pass 20 Jun 2015 69,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 63,984 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 63,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,763 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 59,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,800 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,827 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,136 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 41,136 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 38,069 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,136 miles

Offside front sidelight inop....replaced bulb 501.

Fail 25 Jul 2008 29,136 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)

Offside front sidelight inop....replaced bulb 501.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,282 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 ZKW is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ZKW, 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 ZKW registered?

GP04 ZKW is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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