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GX54 WAE

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,699 mi
Last recorded194,699 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 WAE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 194,699 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 188,079 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 188,071 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering system fouling both rack arms fouling on anti roll bar on lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 181,392 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres close to limit both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 181,382 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres close to limit both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 172,697 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 172,692 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 160,002 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 146,822 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 146,818 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 133,497 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 128,644 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 116,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight roughness is o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 106,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 97,391 miles

All tyres wearing low.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 75,216 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,724 miles

rear tyres on 3mm max.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,549 miles

UNABLE TO ASSES UNDERSIDE AND OUTER SILLS OF VAHICE DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 35,549 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

UNABLE TO ASSES UNDERSIDE AND OUTER SILLS OF VAHICE DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS.

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 WAE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX54 WAE, 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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GX54 WAE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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