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GP53 UYL

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

207,177 mi
Last recorded207,177 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 UYL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 207,177 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 207,010 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 205,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 190,843 miles

Front BOTH SIDES wearing outer edges

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lamp has water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 190,829 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front BOTH SIDES wearing outer edges

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lamp has water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 179,423 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 166,781 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 157,093 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear cv joint corroded and leaking grease

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 156,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear cv joint corroded and leaking grease

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 145,588 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 145,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level low when checked for emissions test

Pass 6 Jul 2018 130,840 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside lens fogged over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front side light not working outer one of two lights

Fail 5 Jul 2018 130,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted and rubbing on suspension (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside lens fogged over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front side light not working outer one of two lights

Pass 31 Jul 2017 121,469 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 116,052 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 116,052 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 113,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 106,759 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

dipstick broken

Pass 11 Jul 2014 105,351 miles

front brake discs have some pitting

metal brake pipes are starting to rust

rear near side front upper track control arm has slight play in ball joint

rear tyres are worn to limit

washers are weak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,544 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 92,066 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 85,175 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,773 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,866 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 63,477 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 53,046 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 UYL is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 GP53 UYL, 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 GP53 UYL registered?

GP53 UYL is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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