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GU54 GDZ

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,161 mi
Last recorded183,161 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 GDZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 183,161 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 183,160 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 169,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 163,761 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 163,761 miles

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

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 151,905 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn.

Offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 140,062 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 134,894 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 129,452 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 96,232 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 96,232 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 GDZ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU54 GDZ, 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 GU54 GDZ registered?

GU54 GDZ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is GU54 GDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 GDZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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