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GX54 NWY

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,405 mi
Last recorded108,405 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 NWY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 108,405 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,636 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 106,634 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2019 101,550 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 98,026 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 98,026 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,680 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 85,484 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 75,211 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,382 miles

Emissions too clean

Offside front tyre wearing on the outer tread

Pass 17 Apr 2013 59,659 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,891 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,835 miles

Offside rear lower reflector missing.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 49,779 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear lower reflector missing.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,568 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,310 miles

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

Nearside rear brake pads worn low

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,563 miles

full engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

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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GX54 NWY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GX54 NWY, 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 GX54 NWY registered?

GX54 NWY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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