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GU54 DVT

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

208,601 mi
Last recorded208,601 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 DVT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 208,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 185,034 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 167,679 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 157,818 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 146,067 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 146,067 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 132,104 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 117,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 117,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 102,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cuts in both front tyres

Pass 28 Aug 2012 102,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cuts in both front tyres

Pass 6 Sep 2011 95,127 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 88,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 80,454 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Power assisted steering noisey.

Slight play in offside inner trackrod ball joint.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 72,035 miles

Temp. repair on fuel line.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,073 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

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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GU54 DVT is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU54 DVT, 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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GU54 DVT is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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