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GR04 HTN

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,892 mi
Last recorded103,892 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 HTN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 103,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald on the inner shoulder / tread misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 103,874 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wrong size blades fitted ( to large ) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald on the inner shoulder / tread misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

tpms on

Pass 18 Jun 2021 100,930 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 100,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 94,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 94,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 90,355 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 90,355 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 86,138 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 86,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,398 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 31 Jul 2017 78,398 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,309 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 71,674 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,242 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,346 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 58,641 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,096 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,104 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 16,502 miles

engine top cover fitted

full engine tray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2007 9,810 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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GR04 HTN is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GR04 HTN, 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 GR04 HTN registered?

GR04 HTN is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is GR04 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR04 HTN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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