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GU04 FUF

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,540 mi
Last recorded128,540 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 FUF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2022 128,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 119,698 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 119,696 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 111,444 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 111,442 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 106,805 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 103,681 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 102,572 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 102,572 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 95,658 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 90,593 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 85,342 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 79,993 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,521 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,794 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 66,818 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 10 May 2010 56,598 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,830 miles

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

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

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

rear windows tinted at time of test

Pass 1 May 2008 40,184 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 May 2007 29,431 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 29,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FUF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GU04 FUF, 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 GU04 FUF registered?

GU04 FUF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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