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GU04 DDV

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,115 mi
Last recorded138,115 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 DDV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 138,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear suspension arm rear bush de bonding

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

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

Offside Rear suspension arm rear bush de bonding

Fail 6 Jun 2019 138,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm rear bush de bonding

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

Offside Rear suspension arm rear bush de bonding

Pass 8 Jun 2018 130,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/5mm wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (banana arm) outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/5mm wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (banana arm) outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 130,838 miles

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2017 123,025 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 116,129 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 109,489 miles

no emmisions output detected

Pass 22 May 2014 102,084 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 96,380 miles

front brake pads low

offside front wheel rim damaged

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2013 96,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front brake pads low

offside front wheel rim damaged

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2012 88,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 80,142 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,274 miles

both rear tyres nearly on wear bars and worn inner edges

rear number plate damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2010 71,274 miles

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

both rear tyres nearly on wear bars and worn inner edges

rear number plate damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2009 55,686 miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 26 Jun 2009 55,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,645 miles

both front brake discs worn and lipped

both front wheels have slight damage to outer bead rims

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,733 miles

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

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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GU04 DDV is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GU04 DDV, 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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GU04 DDV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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