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GP53 TSV

2004 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

202,671 mi
Last recorded202,671 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 TSV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 202,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone hub bush and pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 202,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone hub bush and pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 183,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 183,294 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 109,051 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 106,055 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 99,736 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 98,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,091 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 91,696 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 88,494 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,564 miles

Off-side front headlamp lens - crazed

Off-side front indicator lamp - water contaminated.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 80,074 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,328 miles

wear all disc

Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,131 miles

wear all disc

Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,239 miles

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers + undertray

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,002 miles

has under shields fitted unable to fully inspect floor pan

Pass 6 Aug 2009 52,636 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,033 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,077 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,074 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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GP53 TSV is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GP53 TSV, 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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GP53 TSV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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