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GU04 FSY

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,648 mi
Last recorded115,648 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 FSY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2022 115,648 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2021 115,203 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 102,933 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,987 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 37,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,676 miles

front discs ridged

light stone chips windscreen

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front tyre on 1.6mm limit

Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,107 miles

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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GU04 FSY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FSY, 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 GU04 FSY registered?

GU04 FSY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is GU04 FSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU04 FSY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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