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GR53 ZKL

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,948 mi
Last recorded128,948 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 ZKL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 128,948 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 120,695 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 112,451 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 98,770 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 86,720 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 72,032 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 72,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 64,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,817 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 47,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 43,683 miles

Child seat fitted on nearside rear outer seat not allowing full inspection of aduld seat belt

rear number plate has water ingress from the top but not interfering with the letter/digit(s).

Pass 9 Feb 2010 38,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

water marks on rear number plate

Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight movement on nearside and offside front control arm bushes.

Tyre puncture warning light on

Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,073 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 29,065 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,409 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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GR53 ZKL is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GR53 ZKL, 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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GR53 ZKL is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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