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GV04 AKY

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,189 mi
Last recorded111,189 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 AKY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 111,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Sep 2012 111,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 167,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 80,739 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 61,443 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 61,443 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 49,410 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 49,410 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GV04 AKY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GV04 AKY, 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 GV04 AKY registered?

GV04 AKY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is GV04 AKY safe to buy?

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