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GP54 BHF

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,712 mi
Last recorded157,712 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 BHF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 157,712 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 143,630 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 134,329 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 134,329 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 130,329 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 130,328 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 126,079 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 119,856 miles

Both rear lower arm bushes split and poor

Offside Rear Upper arm has slight play

Fail 2 Nov 2015 119,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear lower arm bushes split and poor

Offside Rear Upper arm has slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2014 112,954 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 112,924 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 105,953 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 97,605 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,187 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 83,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,333 miles

Air bag light on.

tyre puncture light on

Fail 2 Jun 2010 69,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Air bag light on.

tyre puncture light on

Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,474 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,804 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 26,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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GP54 BHF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GP54 BHF, 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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GP54 BHF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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