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GU54 SVD

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,883 mi
Last recorded183,883 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 SVD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 183,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 183,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 180,424 miles

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Pass 31 May 2017 172,805 miles

play in suspension

Pass 24 May 2016 157,047 miles

slight play in suspension

Pass 15 May 2015 151,163 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 139,357 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 123,594 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 183,507 miles

offside front bald inner

Pass 20 Jul 2011 165,914 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 165,914 miles

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

offside front tyre low inner

Pass 1 May 2010 124,152 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner

Pass 2 May 2009 85,431 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,456 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 67,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 57,764 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 52,456 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 52,456 miles

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

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 SVD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SVD, 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 SVD registered?

GU54 SVD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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