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GR04 WVP

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,695 mi
Last recorded162,695 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 WVP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 162,695 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 159,041 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 154,004 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 144,791 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 136,152 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 123,850 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 123,838 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 109,122 miles

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

front pads getting low and discs slighty worn

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2007 85,529 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WVP is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GR04 WVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR04 WVP registered?

GR04 WVP is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is GR04 WVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR04 WVP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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