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GP04 ZKX

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,643 mi
Last recorded152,643 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 ZKX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 152,643 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 142,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 131,174 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side O/S and N/S (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 131,174 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side O/S and N/S (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 126,058 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 188,825 miles

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 188,825 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 111,244 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,953 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 91,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 76,551 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,764 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 51,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2011 51,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2009 37,862 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,862 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 28,405 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,778 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 ZKX is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZKX, 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 ZKX registered?

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

Is GP04 ZKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP04 ZKX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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